Which court in Arizona hears appeals from Superior Court cases?

In Arizona, appeals from cases decided in the Superior Court are heard by the Intermediate Appellate Court, more formally known as the Arizona Court of Appeals. This court serves as an intermediary between the Superior Court and the Arizona Supreme Court, ensuring that decisions made at the trial court level are reviewed for legal errors, and that parties involved in legal disputes have an opportunity for recourse at a higher level.

The Arizona Court of Appeals is specifically designed to handle appeals from the Superior Court, focusing on matters such as interpretations of law, procedural issues, and the application of legal principles. This structure allows for a systematic review process that is crucial for upholding the integrity of the judicial system.

Other options do not serve this function: the Superior Court itself is where trials occur rather than where appeals are heard, the Federal Court operates on a different jurisdictional level and typically handles federal matters or constitutional questions, and the Limited Jurisdiction Court, such as Justice Courts and Municipal Courts, primarily deals with misdemeanor offenses and small claims, without the authority to hear appeals from the Superior Court.