Pfeiffer Library: Criminal Justice: Government Information

Locating Law

Below are a few resources in locating law and government information. Some of the resources may require you to know your barcode.

You may also want to check the information in search options.

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Provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Ohio Code
Provides Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.
Regulations.gov
Regulations.gov is your source for information on the development of Federal regulations and other related documents issued by the U.S. government. Through this site, you can find, read, and comment on regulatory issues that are important to you.
Government Attic
Provides electronic copies of thousands of Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.
MuckRock
Provides a repository of hundreds of thousands of pages of original government materials, information on how to file requests, and tools to make the requesting process easier.
WashLaw Web
WashLaw Web provides users with links to law-related materials on the Internet. Generally speaking, the information is arranged alphabetically, by subject, and by geographic location. All links on WashLaw Web are maintained by staff members of the Washburn University School of Law Library.
Zimmerman's Research Guide
An Online Encyclopedia for Legal Researchers by Andrew Zimmerman

Cite Right by Charles Lipson
Call Number: PN171.F56 L55 2006
ISBN: 9780226484747
Provides assistance in citation for a variety of styles.

Bluebook 101
Provides guidance on Bluebook citations, including foreign law, from the University of Washington.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
Peter W. Martin's guide provides information on what and why of legal citations.
How to: Shepard's Citations
Provides a comprehensive case citation and treatment history to verify the validity of case law, statutes, agency opinions, and other legal documents.