This research guide provides information and resources related to Connecticut State Courts, other State Courts, Federal Courts, and the United States Supreme Court. Click on the tabs above to access Connecticut State Library print and electronic resources, court websites, and other external links and resources.
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The external links below are provided as an information service only. They provide free case law, but do not include a citator service.
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal system, also known as the "court of last resort." This court is the final arbiter of federal constitutional law. Below are selected links from the official website of the U.S. Supreme Court that will further explain their role and function in our court system.
For additional print resources, please see a librarian or search our catalog.
Records and Briefs of the United States Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Justices by 
Supreme Court Practice by 
Treatise on Constitutional Law: Substance and Procedure by For additional electronic resources, please see a librarian or our list of databases.
All United States Supreme Court opinions are published. The official reporter and its citation abbreviation are below.
Two legal publishers, West and LexisNexis, publish unofficial U. S. Supreme Court opinions. Both publishers include editorial enhancements to facilitate the research process. The reporters and their citation formats are:
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