The Minnesota Subject Index Court of Appeals is a specialized court system within the Minnesota Court of Appeals. It is responsible for handling appeals involving specific subject areas, such as family law, criminal law, and civil law. The Minnesota Subject Index Court of Appeals is divided into three divisions: the Civil Appellate Division, the Criminal Appellate Division, and the Family Division. The Civil Appellate Division handles appeals involving civil matters, such as contracts, torts, and real property cases. The Criminal Appellate Division handles appeals involving criminal matters, such as criminal trials and sentences. Finally, the Family Division handles appeals involving family matters, such as divorce, child custody, and child support. Each division is composed of a panel of three appellate judges who are responsible for deciding the outcome of the appeal.