Overview
We aren’t lawyers and can’t give legal advice, advise you about a specific course of action, or interpret laws, regulations or cases. You must read, analyze, and interpret the material based on your own situation, and decide what to do. We can’t answer complex legal questions, and you’ll be advised to talk to a lawyer. In some cases, there is no answer unless you file a case in court and let a judge decide the issue. See Limits of legal reference for more information.
Any communication (written or oral) from patrons that includes offensive, insulting or abusive language, including, but not limited to, name calling, profane and/or disrespectful language, will result in immediate suspension of library service.
Website content
The Trial Court Law Libraries website provides general and legal information. The Trial Court Law Libraries is not responsible for information made available on this website that is not accurate, complete or current. The Trial Court Law Libraries make no warranties, express or implied, or representations as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of the information available on this website. The material available on this website is intended for general informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice applicable to a particular situation. Please take all steps necessary to confirm that the material/information is accurate, complete and current. Before taking any action, you should consider your personal situation and seek professional advice.
Online chat
When you use the law libraries’ Online Chat, a law librarian will conduct a reference interview in enough detail to be able to identify the issues and choose materials that are most likely to help you find an answer. We may suggest websites for you to visit, forward relevant information to you from a database, recommend books on a topic, or direct you to the most convenient law library for in-person help.
If you don’t receive an immediate chat response, stay on the line until your turn or come back at your convenience.
Email form
When you use the law libraries’ email form, a law librarian will help identify the issues and choose materials that are most likely to help you find an answer. We may suggest websites for you to visit, forward relevant information to you from a database, recommend books on a topic, or direct you to the most convenient law library for in-person help.
On weekdays, we will continually monitor incoming questions and answer them within a few hours, but no longer than 24 hours (except weekends and holidays), depending on how complex the legal question is.
Telephone
When you call the law libraries, a law librarian will conduct a reference interview in enough detail to be able to identify the issues and choose materials that are most likely to help you find an answer. We may suggest websites for you to visit, forward relevant information to you from a database, recommend books on a topic, or direct you to the most convenient law library for in-person help.
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| Last updated: | January 10, 2023 |
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