Legal Reference Sources

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Welcome! This guide points you to reliable legal sources.

Use the sections to find statutes (laws passed by legislatures), cases (court decisions), and regulations (agency rules).

If you’re not sure where to start, try the quick definitions in “Categories of Laws,” or ask us for help.

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