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Introduction to Legal Research
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To be an effective “jailhouse lawyer,” you must understand both how the judicial system is organized,
and how to find and use the law so that you can work within that system. This Chapter will first explain the
structure of the courts that make up the judicial system. Then, this Chapter will discuss how you can
research the law in your prison library. Legal research is important in helping you understand your rights
under the law, so that you can present your position to a court clearly and effectively.
Before you research the law, you will need to know the powers and functions of the court where you will
make your argument. Different types of courts have different powers, and hear different types of arguments.
For example, the argument you make in a trial court may not be appropriate in an appellate court. Part B of
this Chapter describes how the judicial system is organized and will help you understand the different
powers that courts have at each level of the system. Part C explains basic legal research and provides an
outline for how to develop legal arguments. Part D provides the general rules for how to cite cases and
statutes in documents that you submit to a court. Part E suggests next steps you should take after you
complete your legal research, such as double-checking that all your cases are up-to-date and have not been
overruled.
A JAILHOUSE LAWYER’S MANUAL - Organizational Body
9th Edition
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Introduction to Legal Research
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English
2011
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