Research Guides

These guides cover common California specific legal topics that can be used in or outside of our libraries. They include a brief description of the legal topic, links to online resources, titles and call numbers of print resources that can be found at our different library locations, pertinent code sections, and many times workshops or organizations that may offer legal assistance.

Please Note: The information presented in these how to guides is intended to provide a foundation for legal research. For information pertaining to your case please consult with an attorney, court facilitator or specialist.

RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL  – recursos en español de la biblioteca legal del condado de Sacramento/Sacramento County Public Law Library’s research guides in Spanish.

RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL – recursos en español de la biblioteca legal del condado de San Bernardino/San Bernardino County Law Library’s research guides in Spanish.  

• Anti-Racism Reading and Resources 
• Civil Appeals 
• Conservatorship
• COVID 19 Resources
• Criminal Expungement
• Divorce /Legal Separation
• Domestic Partnership
• Guardianship
• Homestead Declaration
• Jurisdiction

• Legal Aid
• Locating the Law: A Handbook for Non-Law Librarians
• Paralegal Basics
• Recursos en español
• Street Vendor Resource Guide 
• Unlawful Detainer
• Using a California Citation
• Using Pleading Paper
• Voting Resources