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The list below is a summary of major legal titles for North Carolina—it is not comprehensive but is designed to get the researcher started.  For additional assistance Ask Us.

Statutary Laws (Legislation)

North Carolina General Assembly web page.  Current legislative calendars, bill status and information on members of the General Assembly.

The Public Laws and Resolutions of the State of North Carolina (Session Laws, 1777-  )

Online version:  State Laws since 1983.  Local Laws since 1969.  Includes status of bills in current session.

Statutory Compilation (Codified Statutes)

General Statutes of North Carolina: containing general laws of North Carolina enacted by the General Assembly

Online version: provided by the NC General Assembly.  Though not considered the legally official version it is a place to start. 

Regulatory Law

North Carolina Register (chronological)

Online version: July 2001 - present

Administrative Compiliation (codified regulations)

North Carolina Administrative Code

Online version:  provided by the Office of Administrative Hearings.  Though not considered the legally official version it is a place to start.

 Case Law

North Carolina Reports - North Carolina Supreme Court decisions.

           Online: 1997-present

North Carolina Court of Appeals Reporter

 Online: 1996-present