Research help:

Read about code research: In Basic Indian Law Research Tips -- Part II: Tribal Law (2007 update).

To find laws by subject:

• Most comprehensive: the library's online catalog (search tips to right).
• Additional resource: the library's online collection.

To find materials about drafting codes or ordinances -- Begin at Tribal Law Drafting.

Online tools:

National Indian Law Library's Online Collection - Large full-text collection of tribal codes.

Tribal Code & Constitution Directory -- the A-Z List - An alternative way (with respect to the library's catalog) to find the most recent copy of a tribal code -- at the library, at other libraries, and online. Tribal web sites are linked also.

Tribal regulation & education codes that NARF has worked on (see NARF's case index).

Print sources:

Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure / Carrie E. Garrow and Sarah Deer (2004). Catalog ID# 14397

Introduction to Tribal Legal Studies / Justin B. Richland and Sarah Deer (2004). Catalog ID# 14390

American Indian Tribal Governments / by Sharon O'Brien. (1989) Catalog ID# 7912.

Search the library:

• Go to the online catalog

• Use Advanced Search to Limit by Tribal Codes.

• (Optional) Input keywords or the name of tribes in any field.

Contact a Library Research Professional

If you can't find what you are looking for, contact a librarian for assistance. We'll evaluate your research strategy and/or recommend additional places to contact.