Links to Databases for Researching . . .
(*N.B. Access may be restricted to SLS-affiliated users.)
HeinOnline (SLS Database)
http://www.law.stanford.edu/library/legal_databases/
See, in particular: Subject Compilations of State Laws (1960-2010) (contains index of state-specific and 50-state surveys on a multitude of legal issues); Session Laws Library (contains state session laws); and, Bar Journals (contains state bar journals)
CEB OnLAW (SLS Database)
http://www.law.stanford.edu/library/legal_databases/
OnLAW from California’s Continuing Education of the Bar. OnLAW provides access to more than 125 of CEB’s California practice guides. OnLAW’s “libraries” organize the CEB guides by practice area, including: business law; criminal law; estate planning; family law; litigation; and real property law, among others. Contact reference@law.stanford.edu with any access issues.
ProQuest State Capital (SLS Database)
http://www.law.stanford.edu/library/legal_databases/
Access to text of state bills, statutes, law summaries, and regulations.
Courtlink (SLS Database)
http://lawschool.lexis.com
State- and county-specific dockets and case documents. Available through students’ LexisNexis account.
Bloomberg Law (SLS Database)
http://blaw.com
State- and county-specific dockets and case documents. Contact reference@law.stanford.edu for access.
California State Legislature
http://www.legislature.ca.gov/research_and_publications/legislative_research/research.html
Provides links and/or access to California State Assembly and Senate bills and journals, and other legislative research sources.
Georgetown Law Library’s California Research In-Depth
http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/states/california-in-depth.cfm
Comprehensive yet succinct guide to all aspects of legal research in California.
Findlaw
http://www.findlaw.com/
Includes state courts. Searchable and browsable.
State Statutes
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm
A directory of official state, county, and city government websites, leading to links to individual state legislative websites.
National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/
Bipartisan organization providing research and assistance with developing state legislation. Offers 50-state surveys of current and emerging law on a variety of issues.
Justia
http://www.justia.com/
Opinions from and information about state courts. Searchable and browsable.
