Provided by the U.C. Hastings Law Library, this database is a comprehensive, searchable source of California ballot propositions and initiatives from 1911-present. It includes the full text of individual ballot propositions, related legal and legislative history, and the full ballot pamphlets. For ballot initiatives, it contains the full text of the individual initiatives, accompanying material relating to their filing & qualification, and related official documents.
the regulations pertaining to building standards can be found in the California Building Standards Code, also referred to as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).
The text of the regulations of California's state agencies. Users may view a listing of state agencies, view contents, or search the entire 28 titles (with the exception of Title 24 Building codes).
Resources and information to help you navigate your court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options. The website is also available in Spanish.
This calculator provides only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of child support that will be ordered. The Court Commissioner or Family Law Judge has the final authority to determine the amount of a child support order.
The Judicial Council of California has adopted award-winning plain language civil and criminal jury instructions that accurately convey the law using language that is understandable to jurors.
A nonprofit law office serving the Third andFifth District Courts of Appeal, and dedicated to improving the quality of indigent representation in criminal, juvenile, dependency and mental health appeals.
A free client-focused website featuring over 450 referrals to free legal aid and court services, as well as sliding scale legal programs and lawyer referral services. The site also hosts links to over 1,800 self-help legal materials.
The California State Bar has created pamphlets to help you with a variety of topics, include how to find and hire an attorney or access legal aid, how to work with and avoid problems with attorneys, and what to do if you encounter problems.
Tulare County residents can access the electronic versions of these popular do-it-yourself legal books from home through the Tulare County Public Law Library! Enter our two letter state abbreviation CA in the first box and our password TULARE .
The period of time during which you can file a lawsuit varies depending on the type of legal claim. Here you will find the statutes of limitations for some common types of legal disputes.
Brief descriptions of new California laws, arranged according to subject matter, that affect the courts or that are of general interest to the judicial branch.
The California Lawyers Association has created this video series in which California attorneys explain several different topics that commonly arise in trusts and estates law. Each video is accompanied by a written summary of the topic covered, which you can access by clicking the drop-down arrow under the video.
Live in California and need help filing for bankruptcy and can't afford an attorney? This legal aid nonprofit guides California debtors through the Chapter 7 process.
Free information on victims' legal rights, an online victim resources directory, and victim-related publications. Users can connect with professional staff and law clerks via live-chat.
A free, interactive, and educational resource created by the U.S. Government for children of all ages to learn about U.S history, government, and civics.
Searchable database of federal agency regulations by year and keyword or title and section number. The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. To submit public comments on proposed rules and regulations, use Regulations.gov
GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), a Federal agency in the legislative branch. It provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
This nonprofit organization offers free help to prepare your immigration forms for work permits, DACA, and citizenship. Includes educational guides that explain the immigration process.
A comprehensive list of documents and other information available electronically in English and Spanish on the IRS.gov site, listed by subject category.
Every free written order and opinion available in PACER. Free Law Project's collection contains approximately 3.4 million orders and opinions from federal district and bankruptcy court cases since 1960. New opinions are downloaded nightly.
Full-text searchable database of federal bills, public laws, legislative history information, and the Congressional Record. Includes new access to CRS Reports.
