Law
Library
The Law Library is located on the 4th floor of the Courthouse.
Law Librarian: Sandy Brewer
Phone: 410-313-2135
FAX: 410-313-3192
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
*Free
Parking and Parking for the Handicapped.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*The taking of depositions is not allowed in the library.
*All photocopies and printouts are 15 cents per page. |
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Statement: The C. Ferdinand Sybert Law Library of the
Circuit Court for Howard County primarily exists to provide legal
information – print and nonprint – and information
services to the court, the Howard County government, students and members of the public. The Law Library also provides county
residents, in general, access to the laws that affect them,
and assists these library users in locating materials to facilitate
their research. |
Collection: The law library is on two levels. The bottom level houses the general
collection and 2 computers for online use and Westlaw research. Above this level is the Maryland Room, with the Maryland collection, a computer/printer for online use and Westlaw research, and the photocopier.
Self-Help Center - Civil Non-Domestic
The Civil Law Self-Help Center is open on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The Civil Law Self-Help Center is located in the Law Library in the Circuit Court. An attorney from Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services provides free legal assistance in civil non-domestic matters, to walk-ins. Some areas of the law that are civil include, landlord/tenant, contracts, small claims, advance medical directives, expunging records and homeowner association disputes. Visitors must be self-represented and have limited income to qualify for service. If you have any questions, please contact the Law Librarian at the Circuit Court at (410) 313-2135.
The Circuit Court for Howard County is pleased to announce a partnership with Howard County Library to further meet the needs of self-represented litigants in the county. Two evenings a month, the Civil Law Self-Help Center will be held at the East Columbia Branch. The Civil Law Self-Help Center will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the East Columbia Branch meeting room, located at 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD 21045, on the following dates: September 11 & 24; October 15 & 29; December 4, 11, & 16; January 8, 13 & 29. An attorney from Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services will provide free legal assistance, in civil non-domestic matters, to walk-ins. Visitors must be self-represented and have limited income to qualify for service. If you have any questions, please contact the Law Librarian at the Circuit Court at (410) 313-2135. |
Additional Information
Access to the Westlaw online legal service is open to the public, and the service is free, with the exception of printouts.
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