§ 1071 Opinions to be recorded.

When the Criminal Court of Appeals makes a decision on a case, judges have to write down their reasoning. This written opinion then gets placed in the official court journal, which is a permanent record.

This rule matters because it creates a clear paper trail. Anyone can look back at how the court reached its decision, not just what the decision was. It also helps make sure the court's rulings are consistent over time, since judges, lawyers, and the public can review past written opinions when similar cases come up later.

Basically, this rule keeps the court accountable and transparent. Decisions cannot just be made verbally and forgotten. They have to be documented in a way that everyone can access and reference in the future.