Which court handles appeals from the Superior Court?

Which court handles appeals from the Superior Court?

• A. Court of Appeals
• B. Municipal Court
• C. Justice Court
• D. Supreme Court

Answer: (A)

In Arizona, the path for most appeals from a Superior Court decision goes to the Court of Appeals. The Superior Court is the main trial court, and when a party believes there was legal error or improper procedure, they seek review by the Court of Appeals, which serves as the intermediate appellate court. The Court of Appeals examines the trial record, applies the law, and issues its ruling. If further review is wanted, a party can petition the Arizona Supreme Court for discretionary review, but that happens after the Court of Appeals decision rather than as the routine step. Municipal Court or Justice Court decisions aren’t appealed directly to the Court of Appeals; their appeals typically go up to the Superior Court first.

In Arizona, the path for most appeals from a Superior Court decision goes to the Court of Appeals. The Superior Court is the main trial court, and when a party believes there was legal error or improper procedure, they seek review by the Court of Appeals, which serves as the intermediate appellate court. The Court of Appeals examines the trial record, applies the law, and issues its ruling. If further review is wanted, a party can petition the Arizona Supreme Court for discretionary review, but that happens after the Court of Appeals decision rather than as the routine step. Municipal Court or Justice Court decisions aren’t appealed directly to the Court of Appeals; their appeals typically go up to the Superior Court first.