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New York Legal Research: Decisions, Opinions, and Rulings

This guide provides information on New York legal sources, and identifies pertinent resources available through the NYU Law Library

Administrative Decisions, Opinions, and Rulings

The ability of agencies to issue decisions and opinions derive from statutes governing the agency. Decisions, opinions, and rulings of agencies can be difficult to find since agencies are selective about what they publish. Such documents are public record, and can be requested from agencies under Freedom of Information laws.

Finding New York State Administrative Decisions, Opinions, and Rulings

Each agency publishes its selective decisions, opinions, and rulings. Check the agency webpage to determine what is available. Below are some links to assist in finding the materials.