Law and Legal Research

What is Statutory Law?

Statutory Law is the term used to define written laws, passed by a legislature on the state or federal level.

Federal

Westlaw Campus
The U.S. Code Annotated (U.S.C.A) is included in Westlaw
United States Code
The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
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Florida and other States

Florida Statutes
Permanent collection of state laws organized by subject area.
Westlaw Campus
Choose Statutes & Court Rules, then select a state
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Local/Municipal

Municode
Links to selected municipal codes in each state.

International

Globalex
In-depth legal research guides with links to legislation and legislative bodies.
World Legal Information Institute (WLII)
Links to electronic resources, including legislation and legislative bodies.
Nations of the World
Library of Congress’ lists of web links to legislation and legislative bodies.

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