Stanislaus County Law Library

We are a public library, providing free access to legal information for the judiciary, members of the State Bar, public officials, and is available to everyone who needs to use materials unique to the task of legal research. Our mission is to help all persons access the judicial system by providing legal and educational resources and guidance on th... eir use. The library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code section 6300 et seq. The trustees are made up of Stanislaus County judges, members of the State Bar, and an appointee of and for the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors. The Law Library is operated by a director and one full-time library assistant. Extra-help assistants provide coverage for vacation, sick-leave and events. Library staff is available to provide customers with reference assistance, assisting patrons in identifying and locating relevant text and online resources to answer and research legal questions. However, staff cannot give legal advice or assist with form preparation. Circulation (checkout privilege) is limited to qualified borrowers. To become a qualified borrower, please see a staff member. A copy of the qualified borrower application can be found here , and a copy of our circulation policy can be found here . Afterhours access is available to local attorneys and members of the Judiciary, subject to the Library's afterhours policy. A copy of the after hours policy is available for download here and an application for after hours access is available for download here or from ask a Library staff member. Our collection is comprised of print and electronic resources, offering our patrons a broad selection of primary and secondary materials for both state and federal legal issues. We place a high priority on California based information. You can browse our catalog for a complete list of available materials. The Law Library provides additional services and resources, including continuing legal education materials, general ...Read More