Location: Judicial Center, Room 326
Phone: (240) 777-9120
E-Mail: lawlibrary@mcccourt.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Montgomery County Circuit Court Law Library is to support legal research activities of the Court, the Bar and the public.

Who May Use the Law Library?

The Montgomery County Circuit Court Law Library is open to the public.  However, 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What is Included in the Law Library Collection?

The Law Library has a comprehensive collection of legal materials, including U.S. statutes, the codes of Maryland, Washington, D.C., and 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:
Computers are available for public access to on-line legal research databases, the internet and word processing.  Printing documents from the library printer is $.25 per page.  Free wireless Internet access is also offered throughout the Law Library.

Photocopies:
A photocopier is available.
B/W Copying is 25¢
Color Copying is 50¢

Facsimile (fax):
The Law Library offers incoming and outgoing fax service.  The cost for faxes within the U.S. is $.50 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 at (240)777-9120 and e-mail at lawlibrary@mcccourt.com.

Conference Rooms
Rooms are available for reservation for court business, attorney conference or depositions. Please call (240)777-9120 or e-mail at lawlibrary@mcccourt.com to reserve rooms.

Useful Sites:

• Maryland Code & Rules: lawlib.state.md.us/researchtools/sourcesmdlaw.html
• Maryland Case Law: courts.state.md.us/opinions.html
• Maryland State Law Library: lawlib.state.md.us 1-888-516-8156
• Maryland People's Law Library: peoples-law.org
• Montgomery County Code: montgomerycountymd.gov/code
• Federal Court Information: uscourts.gov

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