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HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
Large database of legal materials. HeinOnline is known for its extensive collection of law journals, but it also contains many primary law and legislative history sources such as state and federal session laws, the United States Code, Supreme Court opinions and the U.S. Serial Set, and world constitutions. HeinOnline also contains many specialized collections, including collections focused on capital punishment, immigration law, the history of international law, and gun legislation and regulation in America.
Gale OneFile: LegalTrac This link opens in a new window
An index of articles in hundreds of law reviews, legal newspapers, and bar association journals in the U.S. and abroad since 1980. Search by subject or keyword.
Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (HeinOnline) This link opens in a new window
A subject index to selected international and comparative law journals and essays. Covers 1984 to present.
Lexis+ This link opens in a new window
LexisNexis is an online resource that features access to legal, business, and news sources. A researcher can search Cases, Court Records, Legislative Codes, Legal News, Wire Services, Newspapers, Public Records, and more through LexisNexis. A personal username and password are necessary for this site.
For BYU Law Students and Faculty only. An authorized User ID is required.
Westlaw This link opens in a new window
Online legal research service providing access to a large collection of statutes, case law, treatises, and journal articles, as well as current news articles and business information. A personal username and password are necessary for this site.

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Utah Constitution
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Full text of the current Utah State Constitution in html and zipped WordPerfect formats, organized by article and searchable by keyword. From the Utah State Legislature website.

These are resources to which the Hunter Law Library or the Harold B. Lee Library has purchased a subscription. Most subscription licenses require off-campus access to be limited to BYU law students and faculty. Other patrons are welcome to use many of these resources by visiting the library premises.

Utah Administrative Code
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The Utah Administrative Code contains effective, nontemporary rules in effect on a given date.
Utah State Code
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Official web version of the Utah State Code arranged by Title.
Model Utah Jury Instructions, 2d edition (2007)
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Civil and criminal jury instructions for use in Utah trials, as approved by the Utah Supreme Court. "MUJI 2d is intended to be an accurate statement of the law using simple structure and, where possible, words of ordinary meaning."
Utah Appellate Court Opinions
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Opinions from the Utah Supreme Court (1996-present) and the Utah Court of Appeals (1997-present).
Utah Governor's Executive Documents
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Executive Orders and Proclamations of the Governors of Utah.

Utah Marriage and Divorce Laws with Forms and Sample Documents This link opens in a new window
A summary of current Utah domestic relations law with current forms and sample documents. Updated annually.

Utah State Bulletin
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The Bulletin includes proposed rules, rule analyses, notices of effective dates, and review notices. It also includes public notices, and Governor's executive documents. The Bulletin typically contains the full text of administrative rules. The Bulletin is an electronic publication that is issued on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Utah State Court Forms
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Website that includes pdf, word, and wordperfect format downloads of Utah State Court forms.

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Books from the Catalog

Utah Civil Practice by David A. Thomas
Call Number: KFU528.T465
Mangrum & Benson on Utah Evidence by R. Collin Mangrum & Honorable Dee Benson
Call Number: KFU540.M36
Landlord Tenant Law Manual by Utah Volunteer Lawyers Project of utah Legal Services, Inc.
Call Number: Self Help KFU117.U82.1997
To be deleted: Utah Domestic Relations Manual by Utah Legal Services, Inc.
Call Number: Self Help KFU 100 .Z9 .D654
This book has text and forms for a variety of Utah domestic relations cases. Patrons may also use Utah's Online Court Assistance Program (http://www.utcourts.gov/ocap/) to prepare their own paperwork in certain types of family law cases.
Utah Probate System by H. Reese Hansen & Stanley D. Neeleman
Call Number: KFU142.H35
Utah Real Property Law by David A. Thomas & James H. Backman
Call Number: KFU112.U835
Law & Mental Health Professionals: Utah by Leslie Pickering Francis & Linda F. Smith
Call Number: KFU326.5.P73.F23
Family Law In Utah by Katherine D. Black, Michael D. Black, Stephen T. Black, Mary Katherine Black, & Julie M. Black
Call Number: KFU104.A7.B52

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