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Term: Topical Index: State Statutes 2
Definition: State laws that deal with criminal activities and procedures, education, elections, evidence, family matters such as adoption, divorce, emancipation of children, marriage, financial institutions, fish and game, and government at the county, local, municipal, and state levels.
Definition: State statutes that pertain to criminal activities and procedures.
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These examples illustrate how state statutes can cover a wide range of criminal activities and procedures, from defining criminal offenses to regulating financial institutions and outdoor activities. The different sections of state statutes provide a framework for how criminal trials are conducted and how government services are provided to residents.
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