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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Inside the Courtroom
 Find information for kids about United States Attorneys, the steps of a federal prosecutor’s job, legal terms, and who can be found in a courtroom.
U.S. Code (Federal laws)
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Alliance for Equal Justice Statewide and Specialty Programs
 Browse this page to find legal programs for special populations, such as general practice, help for low income populations, and representation related to specific types of legal problems.
Northwest Justice Project
 Learn about Washington’s publicly funded legal aid program. NJP is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that provides free civil legal assistance and representation to low-income people and communities throughout Washington.
Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program
 Visit this page to find lawyers who can help low-income clients with non-criminal proceedings.
Washington LawHelp
 Find educational materials and tools on basic civil case information, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
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Ask the Judge
 Find teen oriented legal information on school, crime, family, privacy, employment, and more. Read retired judge Thomas A. Jacobs’s teen law blog, and discuss teen legal issues in a moderated online forum.
Chastek Library - Gonzaga University School of Law
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FindLaw Lawyer Directory
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Jurist
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Nolo Online Law Books
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Spokane County Law Library
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Public Safety

National Crime Prevention Council
 Search for tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies.
National Sheriff’s Association Neighborhood Watch Site
 Find information on finding a Neighborhood Watch program in your area or organizing a program, read the ezine, find program partners, and more.
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
 Learn about the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, get crime prevention tips, find the Spokane County most wanted, use the sex offender lookup, and find other information.
Spokane Police Department
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Spokane Area Municipal Codes

City of Spokane Municipal Code
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City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code
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Spokane Code Enforcement and Litter Control Crew
 Learn about the Spokane Code and how to report violations like junk cars, noise, and illegal dumping.
Spokane County Code
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Spokane County Elections Office
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Washington State

Attorney General
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Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington legal resources
 Find city and county codes, court decisions (including Washington Territorial Supreme Court decisions) and information on other legal topics that relate to Washington cities and counties.
Residential Landlord-Tenant Resources & Links
 Find some resources that may assist you with residential landlord/tenant issues.
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
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Washington Courts
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Washington Law Help
 Free legal information and self-help materials that provide information about non criminal legal problems affecting low-income people in Washington state.
Washington State Bar Association
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