Know Your State Law is an independent website that publishes general legal information about U.S. state laws and procedures. We are not a law firm, and our content is not legal advice. This policy explains how our publisher researches, prepares, checks, updates, and corrects website content.
Research and source standards
Our research prioritizes primary and official sources wherever available. Depending on the topic, these may include state statutes, regulations, court rules, official court decisions, government agencies, and government publications. Secondary sources may help identify issues or provide context, but they do not replace the law or official guidance.
Legal rules can depend on the state, local jurisdiction, type of case, and individual facts. We aim to identify the jurisdiction covered and explain important exceptions or limitations. Readers should use the linked official materials to verify rules that affect their own circumstances.
How we prepare and check articles
- We identify the reader’s practical question and the jurisdiction involved.
- We check existing Know Your State Law coverage to reduce unnecessary duplication.
- We consult relevant official sources and examine important deadlines, amounts, procedures, and exceptions.
- We explain the information in plain language while retaining important legal qualifications.
- We use examples, tables, checklists, and tools when they help readers understand the topic.
- When we materially update an article, we aim to review the affected sources and explanations and update the modification date.
Use of ChatGPT and other AI tools
Know Your State Law uses ChatGPT and other digital tools to assist with research organization, drafting, editing, and explanations. AI-generated information is not a legal authority and can be incomplete or wrong. We use official legal and government sources to check legal claims and citations before publication where those sources are available. AI assistance does not mean an attorney has reviewed or approved an article.
Authorship and legal qualifications
Mark Gill is the founder and publisher of Know Your State Law. He does not hold formal legal qualifications and is not an attorney. His role is to oversee the website’s research, content development, and publication, with AI-assisted research and writing support. Know Your State Law is an independent legal-information publisher, not a law firm. Unless an article expressly identifies a qualified legal reviewer, readers should not assume that it has been attorney-reviewed.
Corrections and reader feedback
We welcome reports of possible errors, outdated rules, broken official links, and missing information. Please use our Contact Us page and include the article URL, the issue you noticed, and an official source where possible. We consider correction requests and update content when a change is warranted.
Important limitations
Laws and procedures can change, and a general guide cannot account for every local rule or individual circumstance. Do not rely on an article or calculator as the sole basis for a legal decision, missing a court deadline, withholding rent, or taking another consequential step. Check the current official source and consider advice from a qualified attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
For more information, see our Legal Disclaimer, About Us, and Contact Us pages.