What is the difference between trial court and appeals court?

Answer by  John (9008)

A trial court is where the initial trial is held. The lawyers can call witnesses and present evidence, and no decision is made until the end of the trial. Once either a judge or jury make a decision, either side can appeal. This appeal is heard by the appeals court. No new evidence is usually allowed.

Answer by  Robs4thecubs (422)

The difference between trial court and appeals court is that in a trial court, it is the original case. In an appeals court, the defendent or plantiff has filed for a retrial of the case. An example of an appeals court is the U. S. Supreme Court, as controversial trials are often sent for a retrial there.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

A trial court decides the facts of a case. This is where a trial would take place in front of a jury or a judge. An appeals or appellate court decides questions of law brought to the court by the lower trial court. An appellate court is used after a trial when the parties do not like the decision.

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

In a trial court, a jury makes the decision of guilt or innocence unless the defendant gives up his or her right to a jury trial. In an appeals court, a group of judges decide whether there were errors or misconduct during the first trial.