Appeals Court
An Appeals Court is a higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts. Its main role is to determine whether legal errors occurred during the original trial that could have affected the outcome. Appeals Courts do not conduct new trials; instead, they examine the records of the case, listen to arguments from both sides, and make rulings based on legal principles.
The decisions made by an Appeals Court can lead to various outcomes, including upholding the original decision, reversing it, or sending the case back to the lower court for further proceedings. This process is essential for ensuring fairness and justice within the legal system, allowing for corrections of mistakes made in earlier trials.