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Publication policy

Corrections Policy

How readers can report a possible error and how we review, correct and document substantive changes.

Reporting a Possible Error

Use the contact page and select Correction request. Include the article title or URL, the statement you believe is inaccurate and, when possible, an official source supporting the correction.

How Requests Are Reviewed

The editorial team compares the concern with current statutes, regulations, court materials, agency guidance and other authoritative sources. A disagreement with a legal outcome or policy does not by itself establish that an article contains an error.

Types of Changes

  • Minor edits: Grammar, formatting or wording changes that do not alter the meaning.
  • Clarifications: Added context where accurate wording could still be misunderstood.
  • Substantive corrections: Changes to inaccurate facts, procedures, deadlines, legal standards or source descriptions.
  • Updates: Revisions made because a law, rule, form or agency process changed after publication.

Documenting Corrections

Articles display a review date. When a correction materially changes a reader's understanding of the process, the article may also include a correction or update note describing the change.

Timing and Priority

Concerns involving deadlines, eligibility, custody, safety or other potentially high-impact information receive priority. Review time depends on the complexity of the issue and the availability of authoritative sources.