ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Citator

Okay kiddo, a citator is a very helpful tool that helps us know if a specific law, case or legal document is still valid or has been changed. It's like a "Where's Waldo" game, but for lawyers!

So, imagine you have a book with a lot of different laws and cases in it. You want to make sure that the law or case you're interested in is still accurate and up-to-date. You know that laws and cases can change over time, but you're not sure how.

Here's where the citator comes in. It's like a map that helps you find your way through all the changes that have happened to a specific law or case. It tells you things like if the law or case has been repealed, amended, or overturned by a higher court.

The citator helps lawyers figure out if they can rely on a certain law or case to argue their case in court. It's like a detective tool that helps them follow the trail of legal history.

So, in short, a citator is a helpful tool that helps lawyers verify if a law or case is still valid and how it has changed over time.