Description: Offers free public access to legal information for attorneys and the general public. The library contains information on common legal questions such as:Civil cases and appealsCriminal law and expungementsFamily law including divorce, custody, and supportLandlord/tenant issuesEmployment law, including worker's compensation and unemploymentProbate, wills, trusts, and inheritancesPublic benefitsSenior, disability, and health lawHomeownership and deed-related informationServices include:Reference Librarians: Available whenever the library is open to assist patrons. Reference Librarians assist patrons in locating the best materials for their research and instruct patrons on the use of the printer and electronic resources, but cannot give legal advice or opinions, and cannot interpret case law, statutes, regulations, or any other types of document.Saclaw.org: Free legal information, including online guides to common legal procedures and topics; free forms for common legal matters; free videos on court procedures, including filing a new civil suit, preparing for trial, serving court documents, the court-required "Conservatorship Video," and more.Databases (In-Library only): Provides patrons free access to a number of legal research databasesBorrowing Programs: Offers several programs that allow attorneys and Sacramento County residents to borrow materials.Document Delivery: Provides copies of documents on request. Requestors must provide an exact citation; library staff cannot conduct research.Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Can arrange to borrow materials from other libraries for patrons, or lend material to other libraries.Passports: Offers passport acceptance services.
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