The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in the state of Tennessee. It reviews decisions made by lower trial courts in criminal cases, ensuring that legal procedures were followed and that justice was served. This court does not conduct new trials but evaluates the records from previous cases to determine if any errors occurred. Established to provide a more efficient judicial process, the court helps manage the flow of appeals in the criminal justice system. Its decisions can be further appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state.