Law doc types #266
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| Source | What It Is | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | Agency rules implementing statutes | ~180,000+ pages - often more detailed than the statutes |
| Case Law | Court decisions interpreting laws | Millions of federal & state court opinions |
| State Laws | 50 states each have their own codes | Most criminal, family, property, contract law is state level |
| Constitution | Foundational document | (Though referenced in US Code) |
| Uncodified Statutes | Appropriations, temporary laws, private laws | In Statutes at Large, not US Code |
| Local Laws | County/municipal ordinances | Thousands of jurisdictions |
| Executive Orders | Presidential directives | ~15,000+ historically |
| Treaties | International agreements |