Online Resources - Legal & Government
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Reference Librarian
Patty CraneReference Desk Telephone
417-624-5465Reference Databases
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eBook Collection (Ebscohost) formerly NetLibrary eBooks are electronic versions of 6000+ printed books including many general interest, reference, technical, and how-to books that can be viewed online on any PC connected to the Internet. |
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Global Road Warrior Information on 175 nations and territories including government, geography, demographics, culture, society, and religion. The database also contains information travelers would need such as money, security, health, technical & electrical connections, and essential terms. |
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Lawchek Basic law information database covering the 50 states. The database includes legal forms, information on federal agencies and lawyers, and selected form letters. This database can only be accessed on computers in the Joplin Public Library. |
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Gale Legal Forms Provides a wide selection of Missouri-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. |
Web Sites
Missouri Revised Statutes
Statutes for the State of Missouri searchable by keyword or statute number.
Missouri Code of State Regulations
Code of Regulations for the State of Missouri.
Representing Yourself in Missouri Courts
Provides access to many resources available for those considering representing themselves in court including standardized forms (divorce included), legal resources, and legal information.
Attorneys in the Martindale Directory
Search for lawyers by name, firm, or area of practice; legal articles; and experts and legal services.
Law Firms in Martindale Directory
Search for law firms by area of practice or by geographic location.
United States Code
U.S. Code collection from Cornell University Law Library
Missouri State Government
Official web site for the state of Missouri
United States Government
Official web site for the United States.
Legislator Look-Up
Use your zip code to find the names and contact information for your state and federal representatives.