Internet Resources - Law

Recommended Websites

• (California) Unclaimed Property Bulletin Board System
  From the California State Controller's Office. Online, searchable database. Gives type of account, amount, name of reporting institution, name and address of owner of account for unclaimed property in California.
  Browse related subjects: California, Law
• ASCAP's ACE on the Web
  Music database, gives title, writers, publisher, performers. Searchable by title (not good for keyword), writer, publisher, performer.
  Browse related subjects: Copyright, Law, Music
• California Courts: Self-Help Center
  Maintained by the California Courts, offers detailed but understandable legal information and assistance. Topics covered include: Free and Low-Cost Legal Help, Small Claims, Divorce, Custody, Adoption, Emancipation, Special Education, Protection from Abuse, Traffic Tickets and much more.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• California Law: Codes
  Full text of California Codes. Searchable by table of contents and keyword.
  Browse related subjects: California Codes, Government, Law
• California Law: Statutes
  Chapter Laws. Searchable by chapter number, date, or keyword.
  Browse related subjects: California, Government, Law
• California Superior Court EZLegalFile
  Helps people fill out the forms for a variety of legal issues. Topics include: Family Law, Small Claims, Evictions, Domestic Violence and Guardianship.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• Constitution Finder
  From the University of Richmond. "This database offers constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents. Nations of the world are linked to their constitutional text posted somewhere on the Internet."
  Browse related subjects: Countries, Government, Law
• Constitution of the State of California
  Full Text. Searchable by table of contents and keyword.
  Browse related subjects: California, Government, Law
• Duhaime's Law Dictionary
  Researched, written in plain language and provided free of charge by lawyer Lloyd Duhaime. Includes "Ask a Lawyer Online."
  Browse related subjects: Dictionaries, Law
• FedLaw
  Comprehensive site with links to federal legal sites.
  Browse related subjects: Law
• FindLaw
  Excellent one-stop gateway for legal resources in the U.S. "Find a Lawyer" feature provides detailed profiles of attorneys from across the United States.
  Browse related subjects: Directories, Law
• LawHelpCalifornia
  Provides low-income Californians with easy online access to basic legal resources and attorney information. LawHelpCalifornia DOES NOT provide direct legal services. Topics covered include: Legal Aid, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure, Abuse/Violence, Restraining Orders, and more.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• Member Records Online
  From the State Bar of California. Searchable by name. Gives address, phone number, fax, e-mail, education, disciplinary action.
  Browse related subjects: California, Directories, Law, People
• Public Domain Information Project
  Over 3,000 songs that are royalty free; includes information on determining public domain status.
  Browse related subjects: Copyright, Law, Music
• The Watch (Writers, Artists, and Their Copyright Holders) File
  Find contact information for the copyright holders of authors and artists whose works can be found in libraries and archives across North America and the United Kingdom.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Copyright, Law
• United States Constitution
  From FindLaw: Full text of the U.S. Constitution with annotations of cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Searchable by table of contents and keyword.
  Browse related subjects: Government, Law
• United States Copyright Office
  Contains basic facts, a FAQ, law and legislative documents, fee information, application forms, and information on licensing and registering a work. Features a number of circulars and factsheets on a variety of topics such as fair use, specialized material copyrights, and duration of copyright.
  Browse related subjects: Copyright, Law
• Your Public Law Library
  Organizes California legal resources designed for persons who choose to represent themselves in court without the help of an attorney. Also provides direct access to the AskNow law librarian service which lets people in California ask legal questions and get answers in real time via the internet from law librarians around the state.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law

Local Links

• City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code
  Arranged by titles. Keyword searchable
  Browse related subjects: Government, Law, Santa Cruz City
• County of Santa Cruz Code
  Preface gives latest update information. Arranged by titles. Searchable by keyword.
  Browse related subjects: Government, Law, Santa Cruz County
• Local Court Forms
  From the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz. Forms are in pdf format.
  Browse related subjects: Do-It-Yourself, Law, Santa Cruz County
• Tenant and Landlord Information
  From the Santa Cruz County Consumer Affairs Office. Provides information for tenants and landlords including rights, responsiblities, security deposits, and eviction process.
  Browse related subjects: Do-It-Yourself, Law, Santa Cruz County