Locate statutes, court resources, agency policy, recording law, dependency resources and other sources for your state.
Choose your state and the legal issue you are researching. APP will search the verified resources in its nationwide state library.
Statutes are laws enacted by a legislature. APP identifies state-law resources so you can open and read the governing source.
Court opinions interpret constitutions, statutes and legal rules. Always check the court, jurisdiction, precedential status and later history.
Agency manuals and policies can explain investigation procedures, safety assessments, case planning, records and administrative review. Policy is not automatically the same thing as a statute or court order.
Constitutions, statutes, court rules, binding appellate decisions, regulations, agency policy and guidance do not all carry the same legal weight. Identify what kind of source you are reading before relying on it.
APP provides legal information, research tools, and self-help resources only. It is not legal advice, does not provide legal representation, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney. Laws, rules, policies, and procedures can change; users should verify current information with the official source.
Review the legal authorities you saved for your case.
No legal authorities saved yet.