Ethics and the Law

Helpful Links

Washington State:

• The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) main index.  This site lists the main titles of the RCW.  By clicking on a Title, you are connected to a list of the chapters under that Title.  Click on a Chapter and you will find a list of all the sections on law in that Chapter.  Click on a section and you get a text version of that section of law only.
  
• The RCW search engine. This search engine is very helpful.  It allows you to type in a few key words, and then searches all the sections of law containing those term.  The more specific the key word you choose, the narrower the search.
  
• The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) search engine.  This is another powerful search tool, created by the Municipal Research and Service Center.   The Center's main page offers links to cities throughout the State, with access to all their local ordinances. 
  
• The Washington State Legislature web site.  This site offers fairly current updates on legislation being considered by both the Washington State House of Representatives and Senate.  It offers copies of bills, bill summaries, sponsor information, and bill status reports.  It also provides information about legislative district boundaries.  It profiles each Legislator, and provides e-mail addresses and other contact information.
  
• The Washington State Courts sit offers information about all Washington State Courts, with links to many important information resources, including the Washington State Law Library.

Federal:

• The United States Code (USC). This site, maintained by Cornell University, offers a search engine to look up federal laws.
  
• The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  This site offers access to search engine to find references to the federal regulations (the federal equivalent to Washington's WAC).
  
• Library of Congress Thomas Internet information web site.  This is a wonderful site.  It offers comprehensive look at the US Congress and how it operates.  It provides current information about all legislation being considered by Congress.  It offers copies of bills, status reports, and staff summaries.  Copies of debates on the bills can also be accessed.  It is usually kept up-to-date, including copies of new laws, within minutes after passage.
  
• The Legal Action Center is a non-profit organization providing consultation and legal services for persons with chemical dependency, HIV/AIDS, and criminal convictions.  They are the best resource for current information about the administration of federal alcohol and drug confidentiality laws (42 CFR, Part 2). 

General Information:

• The University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute is one of the most highly respected alcohol and drug research institutes in the world.  Access their database through this link.
  
• The Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center (NFATTC).  A great site for information and links to what is happening in the Northwest and around the country in the area of chemical dependency treatment and prevention.
  
• The NFATTC Regional Training Calendar.  Part of the above link, offering a current listing of training events throughout the Northwest and elsewhere. 
  
• The Washington State Home Page.  The starting point for access to the State and all its branches.
  
• The Washington State Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA) web site.
  
• The Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
  
• The Federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
  
• The White House.  A good access point for general information about the various agencies of the federal government.