The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in the state of Alabama. It primarily reviews criminal cases from lower courts, ensuring that legal procedures were followed and that justice was served. The court's decisions can affirm, reverse, or modify lower court rulings. Established in 1901, the court consists of judges who are elected to serve six-year terms. It plays a crucial role in the state's judicial system by providing a check on the decisions made by trial courts, thereby helping to maintain the rule of law and protect the rights of individuals.