| Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967 |
| Jurisdiction | Tennessee, United States |
| Location | Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson |
| Composition method | Executive selection plus non-partisan retention (see Tennessee Plan) |
| Authorized by | Tennessee General Assembly |
| Appeals to | Tennessee Supreme Court |
| Number of positions | 12 - panels of 3 justices |
| Website | http://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals |
The Court of Criminal Appeals is one of Tennessee's two intermediate appellate courts. It hears trial court appeals in felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as post-conviction petitions. Appeals in civil cases are heard by the Tennessee Court of Appeals.
The Court of Criminal Appeals was established by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1967. At that time, the court had nine members. Its membership was increased from nine to twelve on September 1, 1996, as a result of action by the General Assembly.