How do I find out what year my state code is?
The date of enactment is most easily located by consulting the parenthetical information provided after every statutory section included in the print and online versions of the United States Code (USC), the United States Code Annotated® (USCA®), and the United States Code Service (USCS).
Is state code a law?
Most states use a single official code divided into numbered titles. The state of California has 29 statutory codes.
Which state refers to its entire body of statutes as a code?
The term codified law refers to statutes that have been organized (“codified”) by subject matter; in this narrower sense, some but not all statutes are considered “codified.” The entire body of codified statute is referred to as a “code,” such as the United States Code, the Ohio Revised Code or the Code of Canon Law.
Where do the codes of law come from?
These codes, published by both the U.S. Government and by individual states, represent the codification of statutes (laws) passed by the United States Congress and individual state legislatures or governing bodies.
Where can I find list of state laws?
State laws are available on Lexis andWestlaw shortly after they are passed by the state legislature. In addition, most states have recent session laws and the state codes on the web. Some states have both an official version and unofficial code.
How are state codes related to federal statutes?
Codes bring together related statutes and incorporate amendments into the text of existing statutes. They are arranged by individual subjects called titles. Code volumes usually contain references to the session law that have been incorporated in a particular code section. When conducting research, it is advisable to use an annotated code.
Where can I find cases and codes on FindLaw?
Cases and Codes. FindLaw’s Cases and Codes section contains resources and links for both state and federal laws. This includes resources pertaining to constitutions, statutes, cases and more. Run a search for case summaries or select a jurisdiction to browse applicable laws.
These codes, published by both the U.S. Government and by individual states, represent the codification of statutes (laws) passed by the United States Congress and individual state legislatures or governing bodies.
State laws are available on Lexis andWestlaw shortly after they are passed by the state legislature. In addition, most states have recent session laws and the state codes on the web. Some states have both an official version and unofficial code.
Where can I find information on federal statutes?
Our Statutory Research Tutorial has additional information about federal and state statutes. Federal laws are issued by Congress in slip law form immediately after they become law, and are made available on the web, Lexis, and Westlaw immediately after they are passed by Congress.
Where can I find a list of state codes?
You can also browse user-friendly summaries of laws and state statute citations By Topic and By State. Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help.