---
title: "Resolve jurisdiction"
method: POST
path: "/legal/v1/jurisdictions"
tags: ["Legal"]
---

# Resolve jurisdiction

`POST /legal/v1/jurisdictions`

Search for a jurisdiction by name. Returns matching jurisdictions with their IDs for use in legal.find() and other legal research endpoints.

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string, required — Jurisdiction name (e.g., "California", "US Federal", "NY")

## Response `200`

Jurisdictions found successfully

- object
  - `query` string — Original search query
  - `found` integer — Number of matching jurisdictions
  - `jurisdictions` object[]
    - `id` string — Jurisdiction ID to use in other endpoints
    - `name` string — Full jurisdiction name
    - `level` 'federal' | 'state' | 'county' | 'municipal' — Jurisdiction level
    - `state` string, nullable — State abbreviation (if applicable)
  - `hint` string — Usage guidance

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - invalid search term
- `401` — Unauthorized - invalid API key
- `403` — Forbidden - insufficient permissions

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