California Courts System

The California Courts System is the judiciary branch responsible for interpreting and applying laws within the state. It includes the California Supreme Court at the top, which reviews important legal issues and decisions made by lower courts. Beneath are the Courts of Appeal that handle appeals, and trial courts—Superior Courts—that hear civil, criminal, family, and other cases firsthand. The system ensures justice, resolves disputes, and enforces legal rights through a structured hierarchy of courts. Judges, elected or appointed, oversee proceedings, ensuring fair and impartial justice in accordance with California law.