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Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library

Covering the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history, Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library explores everything from juvenile justice to organized crime.

Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law


Alphabetically arranged, searchable entries provide practical information on laws and issues affecting people's everyday lives. Fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens.

Gale LegalForms

Gale LegalForms will no longer be available after November 4th. Please see Legal Resources @ RCPL for more information on froms and other law material available at the library. Also try AllLaw for legal form needs.

LegalTrac


Use this database to find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers.

West's Encyclopedia of American Law


Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more.

World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Correctional Systems - 2nd ed.

This fully updated version of the original 1989 edition of the World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Correctional Systems describes the national law enforcement and correctional systems of more than 195 countries across the globe.

How To Videos
Legal Resources @ RCPL

An overview of the legal resources available at the Richland County Public Library.

Web Sites
AllLaw

Provides a variety of generalized legal forms, a lawyer locator and a directory of state and federal legal organizations.

Code of Federal Regulations

The CFR is the codification of the the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register, and can be seached by subject, agency or identification number.

Columbia Code of Ordinances

Provides a full-text copy of the Columbia City Ordinances, that can be searched by chapter or keyword.

Estate Planning: Crash Course In Wills and Trusts

Provides a useful introduction to wills, trusts, powers of attorney and the probate system.

Federal Register

The Federal Register, which publishes the rules and notices of federal agencies and organizations can be searched by subject, agency, part # and page #.

FindLaw

Provides federal and state case summaries, state legal codes, city ordinances, a legal dictionary and a lawyer locator.

LawHelp.org/SC

Provides low income individuals with basic state/federal legal information, sources of legal assistance and a referral finder.

Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator

Allows users to search for attorneys, by name, location, corporation or federal agency.

South Carolina Bar

Provides free online legal publications, a lawyer locator, a schedule of events and a faq page.

South Carolina Code of Laws

Provides a full text copy of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which may be browsed by volume or searched by keyword.  

South Carolina Department of Social Services

Provides access to the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines, various DSS forms, a child support calculator and listings for regional offices.

South Carolina Legislature

Provides access to South Carolina legislation since 1975, Senate and House Journals, the current Legislative Manual and the state budget.

Supreme Court Collection

Grants users access to both current and historical U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Thomas-Legislative Information

The following resources are available through "Thomas": Bill Text, Congressional Record Text, Bill Summary & Status, the Congressional Record Index, the Constitution and other historical Congressional documents.

United States Code

Allows users to browse the US code by
title or search within a title by keyword.

University of South Carolina Coleman Karesh Law Library

 Offers legal research tutorials for the non-law student and non-law librarian. It also provides links to free legal research websites and the
South Carolina Reference Desk.

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