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Amistad Research Center Digital Collection of oral histories, photographs, and primary documents covering the Civil Rights Movement.
California Courts Self Help How to resolve disputes in or out of court.
City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Arranged by titles and keyword searchable.
Community Information Database SCPL's comprehensive database of human service resources, nonprofit, and community organizations serving Santa Cruz County.
Copyright Alliance A one-stop shop for copyright information, including resources on copyright law; issues and policy; education; and how to find a copyright attorney, creator services, or a copyright owner, as well as news and events.
County of Santa Cruz County Code Arranged by titles and keyword searchable.
LawHelpCA.org LawHelpCA is California's official and free legal resource with information about common legal issues, written by reputable sources on 16 general topics and over 140 specific subtopics. LawHelpCA contains an updated directory of legitimate and pre-screened organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice and representation.
Santa Cruz County Law Library Located in the county government building, the Santa Cruz County Law Library assists the community in finding the best resources to start their legal research.
SIRS Issues Researcher Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators. (Grades 6+)