Official Legal Sources

Start with official state sources

Legal deadlines and court procedures should be checked against official state government, legislature, court, and agency websites. Third-party summaries can help you orient yourself, but they should not be the final source for a filing deadline.

• USA.gov state government directory
• United States Courts
• State court rules, judicial branch websites, and statute portals for the relevant jurisdiction.

What to verify

For injury claims, verify the limitation period, claim type, defendant type, notice requirements, probate or estate rules, tolling rules, discovery rules, and any medical-malpractice screening requirements.