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Trial Court Law Libraries

There are 15 Trial Court Law Libraries located across Massachusetts to serve the courts, attorneys, and the public. You can receive legal reference assistance, borrow books, and use print and electronic resources. We are here to help you with your legal information needs.

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Phone

(800) 445-8989

Within Massachusetts only

TTY (800) 281-3683

Within Massachusetts only

Address

Administrative office (no law library at this location)
2 Center Plaza
9th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
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Read the official blog of the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries  Library policies & disclaimers 

What would you like to do?

Request a Document  Get a Library Card  Borrow Library Materials  View Pending & Published Court Cases  Find Agency Regulations in the CMR  Access Databases & eBooks 

Law Library Locations

The law libraries are open to everyone. Search for a library near you by city/town or zip code.

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Law Resources and Library Services

Laws by Subject 

Start here when you want to learn about the law on a particular topic, or when you are looking for a specific law but don't know its citation.

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Laws by Source 

Laws by Source pulls information from all levels of government, from the US Supreme Court through local town bylaws.

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Law Library Services 

Everything you need to know about the Trial Court law libraries and what they can do for you.

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6/23/2025 Trial Court Law Libraries

The Brockton and Plymouth Trial Court Law Libraries' monthly newsletter to the bar and public.

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