Appellate Judges
Appellate judges are judges who review the decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts. Their main role is to examine whether legal procedures were followed correctly and if the law was applied appropriately in a case. They do not conduct new trials or hear new evidence; instead, they analyze the records and arguments presented by both sides to decide if the lower court's ruling should be upheld, reversed, or modified. Appellate judges ensure that justice is served and that legal standards are consistently applied throughout the judicial system.
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Appellate judges are judges who review decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts. When a case is appealed, these judges examine the trial's proceedings and ensure the law was applied correctly. They do not conduct new trials or hear witnesses; instead, they focus on legal arguments and the record from the previous trial. Their role is to determine if there were any legal errors that could affect the outcome of the case. Appellate judges typically work with a panel of colleagues and their decisions can set important legal precedents.