Find information on LEGAL topics with these recommended resources. These resources focus on legislation, regulations, laws, and statutes primarily in Tennessee.
Legal Codes (free online versions)
Legal codes are a code of laws adopted by a state or nation. These links are to reputable government or government recommended sites. These sites while reputable may not be deemed the "official" version of the code.
- Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) LexisNexis provides free public access to TCA in a version called Tennessee Code Unannotated. Tennessee government websites link to this free version.
- United States Code (USC) This site contains virtual main editions of the U.S. Code (USC). The USC is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. Access provided by govinfo, a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office.
Law Databases in the Library
The emphasis of these library subscription databases is the law. You may find periodicals, both magazines and journals, on legal topics in other library databases.
- HeinOnline Gun Regulation and Legislation in America This link opens in a new window
Collection of relevant periodicals, compiled legislative histories, CRS reports, Congressional hearings, US Supreme Court briefs, monographs, and other materials on the topic of regulating firearms in the United States. - Index to Legal Periodicals and Books Full Text (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window
Journals, trade publications, and magazines in the legal field.
EBSCOhost database collection. Part of OmniFile
Tennessee Legal Information Online
These public legal resources are Tennessee government websites with information on legislation, rules, regulations, and the court system in Tennessee.
- Tennessee Rules & RegulationsOfficial compilation of "Rules and Regulations" for the State of Tennessee. Maintained by the Tennessee Secretary of State. Government website
- TN General Assembly | LegislationSearch legislation and track bills in the Tennessee General Assembly (Legislature)
- TN Courts | Self Help CenterFind information about the court system, find an attorney and locate other resources that might help you represent yourself in some legal matters. A service of the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (TNCOURTS.gov).
These legal resources are from commercial websites. The sites are recommended for general information and academic purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional legal advice.
- Tennessee Law | FindLawCollection of legal information to assist the public in understanding the law and finding quality legal help. Commercial website from Thomson Reuters.