Individual states also generally have trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and an appellate court of last resort. Each state uses its own terminology for naming its courts. For example, many states call their highest state court the state "supreme court," but Massachusetts calls their highest state court the "Supreme Judicial Court."
Each state appellate and state supreme court publishes its own opinions. Many state include briefs as well as opinions.
At Centre, to search for state appellate and supreme court opinions, use the state court website of Google Scholar. To learn how, see the links below:
You can go directly to a list of state supreme and appellate courts by clicking this link. The state courts are listed on the left side of the page. Check that boxes for the court(s) you are interested in and then click "Done" (blue button at the top of the page). You will be taken to a page with a search bar, where you can enter keywords (ex. abortion), parties (ex. Roe v Wade) or a docket number.
The National Center for State Courts is a community of dedicated researchers, consultants and former practitioners who drive innovation and progress in courts and justice systems. Their website includes resources such as webinars, on-site or remote technical assistance, education and training, and direct consulting. Their International Programs group works in dozens of countries around the world supporting rule of law efforts.
The link below goes to the National Center for State Courts website.
