Who May Use the Law Library?

The Montgomery County Circuit Court Law Library is open to the public. Individuals serving on a jury trial in the Circuit Court are not admitted to the Law Library until their jury duty is completed.

When Can I Use the Law Library?

The Law Library’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What is Included in the Law Library Collection?

The Law Library has a comprehensive collection of law, including U.S. statutes and the codes of Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and local ordinances. It has a complete collection of state judicial opinions and a variety of subject treatises and reference materials. The Law Library also offers free access to the major on-line legal databases.

What Services are Available at the Law Library?

Computers:
There are four computers available for the public to access on-line legal research databases, the internet and word processing. Printing documents from the library printer is possible at a cost of $.20 per page. Free wireless internet access is also offered throughout the Law Library.

Photocopies:
A photocopier is available for use at a cost of $.20 per page.

Facsimile (fax):
The Law Library offers incoming and outgoing fax service. The cost for faxes within the U.S. is $1.00 per page. Faxing services outside the U.S. are not available.

Circulation:
Law Library materials may not be checked out.

Reference:
Law Library staff is available to answer questions regarding the library and its collection but cannot give legal opinions or advice. The staff will provide limited assistance over the telephone and e-mail.

Conference Room
Rooms are available for reservation for court business, attorney conference or depositions. Please call ahead to reserve the rooms.

Library Newsletter
Library Publications : The Law Library’s newsletters and archives.

Useful Sites:

Maryland Judiciary (information about Maryland Courts and forms)
Maryland Code Online
Montgomery County Code (American Legal Publishing: On-line Library)
Maryland State Law Library
Law Library of Congress

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