Research a Topic: Law & Government
- CQ ResearcherAn account of today's issues with an
overview of the subject, background, controversies and initiatives.
This is an NC LIVE resource.
- CQ WeeklyComplete source for coverage of the U.S.
Congress: status of bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and
back room maneuvering.
This is an NC LIVE resource.
- NC LIVE: Government & LawMore legal resources from NC LIVE.
This is an NC LIVE resource.
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- American Bar AssociationThe official attorney's professional association providing an array of resources
- Better Business BureauPromotes excellent consumer-to-business relationships through registration and reporting services.
- Divorce NetOnline divorce resource with an answer desk, state directory, bulletin boards, and related family law links.
- FindLaw: For the PublicOffers an immense coverage of law-related topics in a way that is clear to anyone who is not an attorney.
- FindLaw's Lawyer DirectorySearch for a lawyer by legal field and location.
- FreeAdvice.com Offers guidance on a great many legal topics including accident law, bankruptcy, business law, estate planning, family law, real estate law, tax law and general practice.
- Martindale Lawyer Locator Find the credentials of more than one million lawyers and firms. Martindale-Hubbell is the authoritative resource for information on the legal profession.
- National Fraud Information Center Combats fraud through prevention and enforcement of existing laws. Includes a nationwide toll-free consumer advice and fraud reporting line. English and Spanish services.
- Patent Law and PatentsProvides legal information and services to individuals and businesses for the establishment of patents protecting inventions, and trademark registration for products.
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- Constitution of North Carolina The complete text of North Carolina's state constitution as amended to 1975.
- Cumberland County District 12Trial court information for Cumberland County's very own District 12.
- North Carolina Court SystemOfficial website for the North Carolina Judicial System and its Administrative Office of the Courts.
- North Carolina Department of JusticeOfficial website of the NCDOJ and the Attorney General. Includes information to help protect you from crimes and scams along with other useful topics.
- North Carolina Forms
and Legal DocumentsProvides State-specific forms covering criminal, civil, juvenile, estate, and government forms. Links to courts, legal rules, state law library, and publications. - North Carolina General Assembly Contact information for state legislators and information on pending legislation. Includes Bill Search.
- North Carolina Public Records Search North Carolina public records statewide for vital information such as death, birth and marriage certificates with official government websites. Get property information, conduct a business search, verify professional licenses and many other public records available online.
- North Carolina Sex Offender
and Public Protection RegistrySign up here to receive e-mail alerts when an offender registers to an address in your community, or to track a specific offender. - North Carolina State BarThe state agency responsible for regulating the practice of law in North Carolina. Review legal rules and regulations, ethics opinions, and State Bar news.
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- Bureau of Consumer ProtectionProtecting consumers against dishonest business activities, this arm of the Federal Trade Commission enforces consumer protection laws and trade regulation rules.
- Constitution of the United States Online version of the U.S. Constitution.
- THOMAS (Library of Congress)In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress. THOMAS has many features and content on Bills, Resolutions, Congressional Record, Presidential Nominations, Government Resources and more.
- U.S. Code The U.S. House of Representatives prepares and publishes the United States Code, a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
- U.S. Government Printing OfficeThe U.S. GPO disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.
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Cumberland County Public Library
& Information Center
300 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301(910) 483-7727 ext. 210
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