Guide to legal research in Costa Rica

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Online guide to legal research in Costa Rica written by Roger A. Petersen, a partner with Petersen & Philps of San Jose, Costa Rica, and published on New York University's Globalex website. The author presents a brief history of Costa Rica and background to the structure of government, the Constitution and the judiciary. There are sections on local government, the National Registry, political parties and elections. Printed and electronic sources of primary and secondary legal information are mentioned including legislation, codes, case law, government websites, law schools and legal associations. The guide is updated periodically.

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