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Housing and renting
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Work, wages, and leave
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Consumer purchases and services
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 16Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Driving, vehicles, and traffic
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 49Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Family, divorce, and custody
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Education and student records
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Public records and open meetings
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Health care and patient rights
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 42Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Criminal law and police
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 28Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Lawsuits, evidence, and court procedure
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Civil rights and discrimination
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Constitutional rights and government powers
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Immigration and citizenship
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 8Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
- USA.gov — federal, state, territorial, and local courtsFind the court that publishes the relevant rules, opinions, forms, and deadlines.
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Public benefits and assistance
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 45Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
- USA.gov — federal, state, territorial, and local courtsFind the court that publishes the relevant rules, opinions, forms, and deadlines.
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Taxes and revenue
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 26Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Wills, trusts, and probate
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Property, deeds, and boundaries
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Business formation and commercial law
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 13Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Contracts and agreements
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Privacy and personal data
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 16Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
- USA.gov — federal, state, territorial, and local courtsFind the court that publishes the relevant rules, opinions, forms, and deadlines.
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Copyright, patents, and trademarks
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 37Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Bankruptcy and insolvency
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- U.S. Courts — Bankruptcy BasicsGeneral information about bankruptcy chapters and the process, not a filing guide or a case-specific legal conclusion. Check the applicable court and current rules.
- U.S. Courts — Federal Rules of Bankruptcy ProcedureFind the published national bankruptcy rules. The particular bankruptcy court may also have local rules, forms, and filing requirements.
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Insurance and coverage disputes
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Elections and voting law
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 11Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Environment, pollution, and natural resources
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 40Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Agriculture, food, and farming
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 7Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Animals and wildlife
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 50Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Military law and service-member rights
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 32Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Veterans benefits and appeals
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 38Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Maritime, boating, and navigable waters
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 46Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Aviation and air travel
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 14Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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International trade and customs
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 19Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Government agencies and administrative appeals
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 5Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Zoning, building, and local ordinances
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Professional licensing and discipline
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Banking, investments, and securities
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 17Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Antitrust and business competition
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 16Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Energy, utilities, and communications
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- eCFR — federal regulations, Title 18Federal context only. Locate the relevant section and check applicability, effective dates, amendments, and any state, territorial, tribal, or local rules.
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Injury, negligence, and civil liability
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Other legal subjects and source research
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All state, D.C., territorial, and federal starting points
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Tribal and local law
Tribal law requires the specific nation and court; a state’s law is not a substitute. Use the tribal government’s published code and court resources to establish the relevant rule and authority. This locator does not inventory every tribal law.
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