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State Materials

Find primary legal materials for the states

Cases

To locate the name of the reporters in which state cases are currently published or were published historically, consult The Bluebook, Table T1.3 (States and the District of Columbia) for the relevant state, and Hein's State Report Checklist, which provides a state-by-state bibliographic guide to published court reports and how they interrelate with the National Reporter System.

To locate selected historical state opinions, consult HeinOnline's State Reports: A Historical Archive. Coverage varies, but most states' earliest opinions are included.

Attorney General Opinions

For state attorney general reports and opinions, see HeinOnline: "Attorney General Reports & Opinions constitute, for each state, an integral element in its framework of governing law, and have the characteristics of both primary and secondary authority."

Court Dockets and Records: Subscription & Fee-Based Sources

The online availability of court dockets and records depends on the jurisdiction. Some have free online docket systems; others require a subscription to their docket system.