Court of Appeals (United States)

The United States Court of Appeals is a federal court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as district courts, to ensure the law was applied correctly. There are multiple circuits, each overseeing specific geographic regions. When a party believes a legal error occurred in a trial, they can appeal to this court. The Court of Appeals doesn't retry cases or hear new evidence; instead, it reviews the record and legal arguments to determine if the trial was fair and proper. Its rulings can uphold, reverse, or modify lower court decisions, and its decisions set important legal precedents.