Legal Reference Sources

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The United States Code (U.S.C. ) contains the text of all current federal laws arranged by subject. While it is the official federal legal code, it does not include any additional information, such as histories or references to court cases.

The United States Statues at Large (Stat.) contains the full text of all public and private laws passed by Congress. It is arranged chronologically.
Print copy - Law Reference - 2nd Level North - KF 50 .U5

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Coverage: 82nd (1951) through the present session of Congress.

Official collection of current Michigan statutes organized by subject matter.
Print copy - LAW REF - 2nd Level North - KFM 4225 (1895 to 2003)

The Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated (M.C.L.A.) contains the same text and arrangement of current Michigan public laws as the Michigan Compiled Laws, and adds notes, cross-reference, and other information.
Navigate to the "State Materials" tab, and then "Michigan."
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Print copy - Law Reference - 2nd Level North - KFM 4230 1948 .A44

Official publication of laws passed by the Michigan Legislature. Arranged in public law number order. 1995 to present.
Print copy - Law Reference - 2nd Level North - KFM 4225 (search Library Catalog for locations of older volumes)

Navigate to Statutes & Court Rules, and then select the state of interest.
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Provides links to the codes and legislatures of all fifty states.

The National Survey of State Laws provides state statutory code citations to a wide range of legal topics and controversial social and cultural issues. Examples of the 43 topics covered include lemon laws, computer crimes, whistleblowers, child abuse, protective orders and stalking.

List of links to many Michigan city and township ordinances.

Find contact information for Michigan townships. Many township websites will include their local rules and ordinances.