The California Court of Appeal is the intermediate appellate court in the state of California. It reviews decisions made by the trial courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly. The court is divided into six districts, each serving a specific geographic area, and it handles a variety of cases, including civil, criminal, and family law matters. Judges on the California Court of Appeal are appointed or elected and serve for 12-year terms. The court's decisions can be appealed to the California Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state. This structure helps maintain a system of checks and balances within the judicial system.