Standards of Review

The Standards of Review Outline explains how this court reviews decisions made by lower courts, juries, or agencies. It shows how much weight the appellate court gives to the original decision and what must be proven to change or overturn that decision.

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1. Definitions

2. Criminal Proceedings

3. Civil Proceedings

4. Review of Agency Decisions