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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated court rules : Federal courts
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2020 edition. 2020.
"In a single volume, Texas attorneys can quickly access and research the most important and relevant federal court rules. It's annotated and indexed to provide ease of use to the Texas attorney practicing in the federal court system.Since being published in its own, more comprehensive volume, the Texas Annotated Federal Court Rules now includes: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Federal Rules of Evidence; Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Forms; Local rules from the four Federal District Courts of Texas; Rules of Procedure of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing in the federal District Courts" - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6030733
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated court rules : State courts
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2023 edition. 2023.
"This one volume offers quick access to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence, the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the rules of the numerous Courts of Appeals, as well as sections containing rules governing judges, attorneys, and court reporters and legal assistants.Since being published in its own, more comprehensive volume, the Texas Annotated State Court Rules now includes: Standards of Appellate Procedure; Policies for Transfer of Cases Between Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 7th Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 12th Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 13th Court of Appeals; Accreditation standards for the MCLE Rules." - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6030732
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/set/1479029
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal codes & rules : Annotated
Latest received: 2021 Edition. By Texas. Texas Lawyer Press. 2018-.
"Up-to-date and easy-to-read, Texas Criminal Codes & Rules Annotated contains over 1900 annotations. Also: New Legislative Amendments, Cases and Annotations; Court of Criminal Appeals cases of first impression interpreting the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Rules of Evidence and Appellate Procedure; Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code; Selected portions of the Health & Safety; Code and Transportation Code; Updated Rules of Evidence and Rules of Appellate Procedure, Controlled Substances Act, Chart Regarding Legal and Factual Sufficiency, A Glossary of Spanish Legal Terms for Texas Criminal Practice." - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/7490867
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2022 edition. 2019-.
"The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (eff. Dec. 1, 2018) govern civil proceedings in the United States district courts. Their purpose is to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. The rules were first adopted by order of the Supreme Court on December 20, 1937, transmitted to Congress on January 3, 1938, and effective September 16, 1938." - from OverDrive
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6038980
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2019-.
"The Federal Rules of Evidence were enacted in 1975 and govern the use of evidence at civil and criminal trials in United States federal trial courts. Many states have adopted the federal evidence rules or used them as a model with variances." - from OverDrive
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6038981
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By Graham, Michael H. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2021.
"The Nutshell, reflecting the Federal Rules of Evidence as restyled and amended up to and including December 1, 2020, contains a crisp, clear, concise, and complete explanation of each Federal Rule of Evidence designed to prepare every student for the course final, the multistate bar examination, and most significantly a successful litigation practice career. The United States Supreme Court’s controversial testimonial/nontestimonial interpretation of the Confrontation Clause developed in Crawford and progeny is thoroughly analyzed as well. With respect to the definition of hearsay, the not hearsay definition, the most commonly encountered hearsay exceptions, expert witnesses, and character evidence even more exhaustive treatment is provided. Concrete illustrations are presented throughout." - publisher's description
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» History of the Courts
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This is a featured Texas title “Colored men” and “hombres aquí” : Hernandez v. Texas and the emergence of Mexican American lawyering
By Olivas, Michael A. Arte Público Press. 2014.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this title explores the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas — the first case to be tried before the Supreme Court by a Mexican-American legal team, and pivotal to extending 14th Amendment protections to Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups beyond the simple two-class theory of the black-white racial divide. This collection of essays considers the historical roots and sociological conditions that surrounded Hernandez v. Texas, and the legacy of the case as it marked both the laws of the nation and Latino practitioners in the legal field.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1973849
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This is a featured Texas title The history of the Supreme court of the state of Texas : With biographies of the chief and associate justices
By Davenport, J. H. Southern law Book publishers. [c1917].
"This outline of the history of the Supreme Court of Texas is presented to the public in the belief that it will prove entertaining and instructive to the professional and general reader as well." - publisher's description.
URL: http://archive.org/details/cu31924024708350
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This is a featured Texas title The Texas Supreme Court : A narrative history, 1836 – 1986
By Haley, James L. 2013.
Award-winning author James L. Haley offers this lively narrative history of Texas's highest court and how it helped to shape the Lone Star State during its first 150 years.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1258246
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By Bonfield, Lloyd. Thomson/West. c2006.
"This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs — or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law — is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system — its structure and its methodology." - publisher's description
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1267807
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By Kempin, Frederick G. West Pub. Co. Third edition. 1990, c2007.
"Presents the development of the basic institutions of the Anglo-American common-law system. Explores the sources of law from cases, legislation, and codification, to doctrinal writings. The text also discusses the development of legal concepts such as property in land, contracts, liability for injury, negotiability of commercial paper, and the business corporation." - publisher's description
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» Judicial Administration
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This is a featured Texas title Administrative proceedings deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
"This deskbook on Administrative Proceedings is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." -- from the introduction
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/659581/Administrative%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Bench book
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. Latest received: 2022 Edition.
This guide, funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, discusses court procedures in detail and provides scripts. It is annotated with citations to the statutes, case law, the Rule of Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure.
View by chapter: https://www.tmcec.com/resources/books/bench-book-2/
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This is a featured Texas title Civil deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
Although it was created for court personnel, this thorough guide to civil lawsuits in justice courts also serves as an excellent roadmap to small claims suits for the parties involved.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/656882/Civil%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Fines, fees, and costs deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
"This deskbook is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to charging and collecting money in justice court" - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/664102/Fines%20Fees%20and%20Costs%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Forms book
Latest received: 2020 Update. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. c2011-.
The TMCEC Forms Book provides over 250 ready-to-use forms, notices, letters, warnings, and ordinances specific for use by municipal judges, court clerks, and municipal prosecutors. These forms may be modified to suit the individual needs of each court.
Download by chapter: https://www.tmcec.com/resources/books/forms_book/
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This is a featured Texas title Inquests deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
This deskbook provides information for Texas Justices of the Peace, Constables, and their court personnel on issues they are likely to encounter during the inquest process. Topics discussed include conducting an inquest, death notification, determining cause and manner of death, death records, and reporting to other agencies.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/665368/Inquests%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Magistration deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2022.
This deskbook on Magistrate Duties is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter while performing your duties as a magistrate." - from the introduction
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/226904/Magistration%20Deskbook%20-%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Officeholding deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
This deskbook offers practical information for those elected as justice of the peace. It includes information about the structure of Texas courts, duties and powers of the justice of the peace, fees associated with justice court, and public access to information.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/660572/Officeholding%20and%20Ethics%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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Federal Judicial Center. Sixth edition. 2013.
"The Benchbook is an ongoing compilation of information that federal judges have found useful for immediate bench or chambers reference in civil and criminal proceedings. It contains sections on such topics as assignment of counsel, taking guilty pleas, standard voir dire questions, sentencing, and contempt. The sixth edition, published March 2013, adds new sections on disclosure of exculpatory information under Brady v. Maryland, civil case management, and restraint of dangerous defendants (“shackling”). Also included are a complete revision of the sentencing section that now provides a sample sentencing “script” for judges to follow, Padilla-based warnings to non-citizen and sex offense defendants, and updated jury instructions that deal with jurors’ use of social media and electronic devices. The Benchbook is prepared under the guidance of experienced district judges and may be used on-line, downloaded to a computer or other electronic device, or printed out in loose-leaf format." -…
URL: https://www.fjc.gov/content/benchbook-us-district-court-judges-sixth-edition-0
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By Koelling, Peter M. American Bar Association. 8;2017-03. 2017.
The Improvement of the Administration of Justice, Eighth Edition is divided into six sections: The Judicial System, Judicial Officers, Court Operations, Case Presentation, Specialized Courts, and Serving the Community. While these topics could be seen as being broad, with each of section being a volume of its own, the new edition brings the focus back to the administration of justice and how it can be improved. The first section of the book gives an overview of the system focusing on the importance of judicial independence; exploring how the courts can and should improve their governance; and the roles of courts, judges, and bar leaders in the improvement of the administration of justice. It closes with a look at the funding sources for courts and how they can be sustained. The second section looks at judges, focusing on their ethical responsibility and how they are evaluated, educated, and selected. It also takes a look at magistrates and other types of appointed officers and their un…
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By Wood, Jefri. Federal Judicial Center. 2016.
This manual provides a practical guide to steps that courts can take before and during litigation to manage nonprisoner pro se litigation more efficiently, steps that may also help pro se litigants better navigate the complexities of federal civil litigation. Part I discusses the concept of procedural fairness and the goal of increasing access to justice; it also addresses some of the potential ethical concerns about providing assistance to pro se litigants. Part II examines specific case-management techniques that federal courts have applied or that have been recommended as potentially useful in pro se cases. Part III provides a more in-depth look at many of the legal issues that can arise during pro se litigation, focusing on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and case law, in order to give judges a better understanding of the scope of their authority and discretion in pro se matters. Note: This manual contains links to online material that may not be available …
URL: https://www.fjc.gov/content/315899/pro-se-case-management-nonprisoner-civil-litigation
» Supreme Court
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1267807
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/469158
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By Vile, John R. 16th ed. 2014.
Revised and now in its 16th edition, Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law is the most up-to-date and historically thorough guide to the American Supreme Court's most monumental rulings available today. It proves an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in our nation's Constitution, and the decisions that continue to shape, define, and challenge it. The Supreme Court grapples every day with issues fundamental to our democracy – from religious expression to freedom of speech to cruel and unusual punishment rulings. Terrorism, profiling, same-sex marriage, police stop-and-search statutes, voting rights and our personal right to privacy, and recent landmark rulings regarding all of these issues are analyzed in this edition, showing us the modern iterations of debates that have raged in some shape or form in America throughout its history.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1680486
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By Soltero, Carlos R. 2012.
A historical overview and analysis of fourteen landmark Supreme Court cases that have significantly affected Latino rights in such areas as education, the administration of criminal justice, voting rights, employment, and immigration.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1047502
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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By Chemerinsky, Erwin. American Bar Association. 1;2022-01. 2022.
This review of the Supreme Court's October 2020 Term looks back at the major cases addressed by the Court and provides a valuable focus on the implications of these decisions. Written by Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, the book takes a neutral tone, neither praising nor criticizing the decisions, and organizes the case essays by topic.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/8728630
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/242557
» CLEs
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/5112448
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/4749604
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/7705679
» All Titles
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This is a featured Texas title “Colored men” and “hombres aquí” : Hernandez v. Texas and the emergence of Mexican American lawyering
By Olivas, Michael A. Arte Público Press. 2014.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this title explores the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas — the first case to be tried before the Supreme Court by a Mexican-American legal team, and pivotal to extending 14th Amendment protections to Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups beyond the simple two-class theory of the black-white racial divide. This collection of essays considers the historical roots and sociological conditions that surrounded Hernandez v. Texas, and the legacy of the case as it marked both the laws of the nation and Latino practitioners in the legal field.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1973849
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This is a featured Texas title Administrative proceedings deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
"This deskbook on Administrative Proceedings is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." -- from the introduction
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/659581/Administrative%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Bench book
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. Latest received: 2022 Edition.
This guide, funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, discusses court procedures in detail and provides scripts. It is annotated with citations to the statutes, case law, the Rule of Judicial Conduct, and the Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure.
View by chapter: https://www.tmcec.com/resources/books/bench-book-2/
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This is a featured Texas title Civil deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
Although it was created for court personnel, this thorough guide to civil lawsuits in justice courts also serves as an excellent roadmap to small claims suits for the parties involved.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/656882/Civil%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Fines, fees, and costs deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
"This deskbook is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to charging and collecting money in justice court" - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/664102/Fines%20Fees%20and%20Costs%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Forms book
Latest received: 2020 Update. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. c2011-.
The TMCEC Forms Book provides over 250 ready-to-use forms, notices, letters, warnings, and ordinances specific for use by municipal judges, court clerks, and municipal prosecutors. These forms may be modified to suit the individual needs of each court.
Download by chapter: https://www.tmcec.com/resources/books/forms_book/
Download by chapter Download complete PDF View details in library catalog
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This is a featured Texas title Inquests deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
This deskbook provides information for Texas Justices of the Peace, Constables, and their court personnel on issues they are likely to encounter during the inquest process. Topics discussed include conducting an inquest, death notification, determining cause and manner of death, death records, and reporting to other agencies.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/665368/Inquests%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Magistration deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2022.
This deskbook on Magistrate Duties is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter while performing your duties as a magistrate." - from the introduction
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/226904/Magistration%20Deskbook%20-%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Officeholding deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Fourth edition. 2023.
This deskbook offers practical information for those elected as justice of the peace. It includes information about the structure of Texas courts, duties and powers of the justice of the peace, fees associated with justice court, and public access to information.
Download as PDF: https://docs.gato.txst.edu/660572/Officeholding%20and%20Ethics%20Deskbook%20-%20Fourth%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated court rules : Federal courts
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2020 edition. 2020.
"In a single volume, Texas attorneys can quickly access and research the most important and relevant federal court rules. It's annotated and indexed to provide ease of use to the Texas attorney practicing in the federal court system.Since being published in its own, more comprehensive volume, the Texas Annotated Federal Court Rules now includes: Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Federal Rules of Evidence; Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Forms; Local rules from the four Federal District Courts of Texas; Rules of Procedure of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing in the federal District Courts" - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6030733
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated court rules : State courts
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2023 edition. 2023.
"This one volume offers quick access to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence, the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the rules of the numerous Courts of Appeals, as well as sections containing rules governing judges, attorneys, and court reporters and legal assistants.Since being published in its own, more comprehensive volume, the Texas Annotated State Court Rules now includes: Standards of Appellate Procedure; Policies for Transfer of Cases Between Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 7th Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 12th Court of Appeals; Local Rules for the 13th Court of Appeals; Accreditation standards for the MCLE Rules." - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/6030732
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated criminal code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"The Texas Annotated Criminal Code facilitates quick and dependable research and interpretation of Texas legislation. Perfect for the specialized or large firm, this comprehensive volume includes statutes from Code topics relevant to the practice of criminal law. All statutes and amendments are updated from the latest regular session and called session. In addition to amendments made each year, the LexisNexis attorney-editors have included material on many related topics" - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/set/1479029
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal codes & rules : Annotated
Latest received: 2021 Edition. By Texas. Texas Lawyer Press. 2018-.
"Up-to-date and easy-to-read, Texas Criminal Codes & Rules Annotated contains over 1900 annotations. Also: New Legislative Amendments, Cases and Annotations; Court of Criminal Appeals cases of first impression interpreting the Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code and Rules of Evidence and Appellate Procedure; Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code; Selected portions of the Health & Safety; Code and Transportation Code; Updated Rules of Evidence and Rules of Appellate Procedure, Controlled Substances Act, Chart Regarding Legal and Factual Sufficiency, A Glossary of Spanish Legal Terms for Texas Criminal Practice." - publisher's description
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/7490867
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This is a featured Texas title The history of the Supreme court of the state of Texas : With biographies of the chief and associate justices
By Davenport, J. H. Southern law Book publishers. [c1917].
"This outline of the history of the Supreme Court of Texas is presented to the public in the belief that it will prove entertaining and instructive to the professional and general reader as well." - publisher's description.
URL: http://archive.org/details/cu31924024708350
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This is a featured Texas title The Texas Supreme Court : A narrative history, 1836 – 1986
By Haley, James L. 2013.
Award-winning author James L. Haley offers this lively narrative history of Texas's highest court and how it helped to shape the Lone Star State during its first 150 years.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1258246
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By Bonfield, Lloyd. Thomson/West. c2006.
"This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs — or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law — is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system — its structure and its methodology." - publisher's description
URL: https://ezproxy.sll.texas.gov:2443/login?url=https://subscription.westacademic.com/Book/Detail?id=20016
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Federal Judicial Center. Sixth edition. 2013.
"The Benchbook is an ongoing compilation of information that federal judges have found useful for immediate bench or chambers reference in civil and criminal proceedings. It contains sections on such topics as assignment of counsel, taking guilty pleas, standard voir dire questions, sentencing, and contempt. The sixth edition, published March 2013, adds new sections on disclosure of exculpatory information under Brady v. Maryland, civil case management, and restraint of dangerous defendants (“shackling”). Also included are a complete revision of the sentencing section that now provides a sample sentencing “script” for judges to follow, Padilla-based warnings to non-citizen and sex offense defendants, and updated jury instructions that deal with jurors’ use of social media and electronic devices. The Benchbook is prepared under the guidance of experienced district judges and may be used on-line, downloaded to a computer or other electronic device, or printed out in loose-leaf format." -…
URL: https://www.fjc.gov/content/benchbook-us-district-court-judges-sixth-edition-0
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By Houppert, Karen. 2013.
Originally published to mark the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, this title explores the legacy of that landmark Supreme Court decision by sharing the stories of defendants around the county who have relied on public defenders for representation.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/1267807
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By del Carmen, Rolando V. 2010.
In any episode of the popular television show Law and Order, questions of police procedure in collecting evidence often arise. Was a search legal? Was the evidence obtained lawfully? Did the police follow the rules in pursuing their case? While the show depicts fictional cases and scenarios, police procedure with regard to search and seizure is a real and significant issue in the criminal justice system today. The subject of many Supreme Court decisions, they seriously impact the way police pursue their investigations, the way prosecutors proceed with their cases, and the way defense attorneys defend their clients. This book answers these questions and explains these decisions in accessible and easy to follow language. Each chapter explores a separate case or series of cases involving the application of the Fourth Amendment to current police investigatory practices or prosecutorial conduct of the criminal trial. The police-related cases involve topics such as searches of...
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By Vile, John R. 16th ed. 2014.
Revised and now in its 16th edition, Essential Supreme Court Decisions: Summaries of Leading Cases in U.S. Constitutional Law is the most up-to-date and historically thorough guide to the American Supreme Court's most monumental rulings available today. It proves an indispensable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in our nation's Constitution, and the decisions that continue to shape, define, and challenge it. The Supreme Court grapples every day with issues fundamental to our democracy – from religious expression to freedom of speech to cruel and unusual punishment rulings. Terrorism, profiling, same-sex marriage, police stop-and-search statutes, voting rights and our personal right to privacy, and recent landmark rulings regarding all of these issues are analyzed in this edition, showing us the modern iterations of debates that have raged in some shape or form in America throughout its history.
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2022 edition. 2019-.
"The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (eff. Dec. 1, 2018) govern civil proceedings in the United States district courts. Their purpose is to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding. Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. The rules were first adopted by order of the Supreme Court on December 20, 1937, transmitted to Congress on January 3, 1938, and effective September 16, 1938." - from OverDrive
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Latest received: 2022 Edition. LexisNexis. 2019-.
"The Federal Rules of Evidence were enacted in 1975 and govern the use of evidence at civil and criminal trials in United States federal trial courts. Many states have adopted the federal evidence rules or used them as a model with variances." - from OverDrive
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By Graham, Michael H. West Academic Publishing. Eleventh edition. 2021.
"The Nutshell, reflecting the Federal Rules of Evidence as restyled and amended up to and including December 1, 2020, contains a crisp, clear, concise, and complete explanation of each Federal Rule of Evidence designed to prepare every student for the course final, the multistate bar examination, and most significantly a successful litigation practice career. The United States Supreme Court’s controversial testimonial/nontestimonial interpretation of the Confrontation Clause developed in Crawford and progeny is thoroughly analyzed as well. With respect to the definition of hearsay, the not hearsay definition, the most commonly encountered hearsay exceptions, expert witnesses, and character evidence even more exhaustive treatment is provided. Concrete illustrations are presented throughout." - publisher's description
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By Kempin, Frederick G. West Pub. Co. Third edition. 1990, c2007.
"Presents the development of the basic institutions of the Anglo-American common-law system. Explores the sources of law from cases, legislation, and codification, to doctrinal writings. The text also discusses the development of legal concepts such as property in land, contracts, liability for injury, negotiability of commercial paper, and the business corporation." - publisher's description
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By Soltero, Carlos R. 2012.
A historical overview and analysis of fourteen landmark Supreme Court cases that have significantly affected Latino rights in such areas as education, the administration of criminal justice, voting rights, employment, and immigration.
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By Wright, Charles Alan. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2017.
"This title offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. Text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction." - publisher's description
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By Pfander, James E. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2021.
"Designed for students in advanced courses and newly revised, this book explains the leading principles of federal jurisdiction. It covers such landmarks as Marbury v. Madison and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents and the rules that govern original and appellate jurisdiction, justiciability and abstention, federal habeas corpus, and sovereign immunity. It discusses the enemy combatant cases, culminating in Boumediene, and recent Supreme Court decisions on such diverse issues as the legal foundation of the Ex parte Young action, the limits of federal ingredient jurisdiction, the demise of prudential standing, and the jurisdictional nuances of consumer class action litigation. Perhaps most important, the book provides students with a sense of the argumentative possibilities available to lawyers and jurists working within the federal courts’ tradition." - publisher's description
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By Wood, Jefri. Federal Judicial Center. 2016.
This manual provides a practical guide to steps that courts can take before and during litigation to manage nonprisoner pro se litigation more efficiently, steps that may also help pro se litigants better navigate the complexities of federal civil litigation. Part I discusses the concept of procedural fairness and the goal of increasing access to justice; it also addresses some of the potential ethical concerns about providing assistance to pro se litigants. Part II examines specific case-management techniques that federal courts have applied or that have been recommended as potentially useful in pro se cases. Part III provides a more in-depth look at many of the legal issues that can arise during pro se litigation, focusing on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and case law, in order to give judges a better understanding of the scope of their authority and discretion in pro se matters. Note: This manual contains links to online material that may not be available …
URL: https://www.fjc.gov/content/315899/pro-se-case-management-nonprisoner-civil-litigation
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State Bar of Texas. 2021.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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By Koelling, Peter M. American Bar Association. 8;2017-03. 2017.
The Improvement of the Administration of Justice, Eighth Edition is divided into six sections: The Judicial System, Judicial Officers, Court Operations, Case Presentation, Specialized Courts, and Serving the Community. While these topics could be seen as being broad, with each of section being a volume of its own, the new edition brings the focus back to the administration of justice and how it can be improved. The first section of the book gives an overview of the system focusing on the importance of judicial independence; exploring how the courts can and should improve their governance; and the roles of courts, judges, and bar leaders in the improvement of the administration of justice. It closes with a look at the funding sources for courts and how they can be sustained. The second section looks at judges, focusing on their ethical responsibility and how they are evaluated, educated, and selected. It also takes a look at magistrates and other types of appointed officers and their un…
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By Chemerinsky, Erwin. American Bar Association. 1;2022-01. 2022.
This review of the Supreme Court's October 2020 Term looks back at the major cases addressed by the Court and provides a valuable focus on the implications of these decisions. Written by Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, the book takes a neutral tone, neither praising nor criticizing the decisions, and organizes the case essays by topic.
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By Arnheim, M. T. W. Wiley Pub. 2009.
An in-depth look at the defining document of AmericaWant to make sense of the U.S. Constitution? This plain-English guide walks you through this revered document, explaining how the articles and amendments came to be and how they have guided legislators, judges, and presidents and sparked ongoing debates. You'll understand all the big issues — from separation of church and state to impeachment to civil rights — that continue to affect Americans' daily lives.Get started with Constitution basics — explore the main concepts and their origins, the different approaches to interpretation, and how the document has changed over the past 200+ yearsKnow who has the power — see how the public, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court share in the ruling of AmericaBalance the branches of government — discover what it means...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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