The Louisiana Court of Appeal is an intermediate appellate court in the state of Louisiana. It reviews decisions made by lower trial courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly. The court is divided into five districts, each serving a specific geographic area, and it handles a variety of cases, including civil, criminal, and family law matters. Judges on the Louisiana Court of Appeal are elected to serve 10-year terms. The court's decisions can be appealed to the Louisiana Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state. This structure helps maintain a system of checks and balances within the judicial process.