Linn County Law Library
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Linn County Law Library
304 Broadalbin Street SW
PO Box 100
Albany, OR. 97321
CONTACT INFORMATION:
(541) 924-6902
Please visit the law library's catalog. We have several legal information resources available including law books and online resources for case law. The law library helps patrons access legal forms, statutes, CLE's, Oregon State Barbooks, LexisNexis, Fastcase, and PACER, only to mention a few resources.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Closed 1/1/24 - New Year’s Day (Observed)
Closed 1/15/24 - Martin Luther King Day
Closed 2/19/24 - President’s Day
Closed 5/27/24 - Memorial Day
Closed 7/4/24 - Independence Day
Closed 9/2/24 - Labor Day
Closed 11/11/24 - Veterans Day
Closed 11/28/24 - Thanksgiving Day
Closed 11/29/24 - Day After Thanksgiving
Closed 12/24/24 - Christmas Eve (Observed)
Closed 12/25/24 - Christmas Day
MISSION STATEMENT AND POLICIES:
The Linn County Law Library is dedicated to providing legal research material to members of the bar and the community at large. The Law Library delivers value to our citizens through books, online resources, and other legal materials efficiently and respectfully.
USE OF THE LAW LIBRARY FACILITY, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:
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No food or beverage consumption is permitted in the law library.
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Marking, damaging, or misusing library materials, equipment, or facilities is NOT permitted.
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You will NOT engage in the theft of library materials, supplies, or equipment.
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You agree to NOT conceal library materials within the library for the exclusive use of an individual or group.
The above behaviors may result in one or more of the following responses on the part of Law Library staff, including, but not limited to:
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Refusal of Law Library staff to provide services
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Expulsion from the Law Library for a period of up to 24 hours
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Contacting the County Police Department and/or Public Safety
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Temporary or permanent banning from the Law Library
LIBRARY STAFF ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW! (See ORS 9.160)
Bar membership required to practice law; exceptions. Except as provided in this section, a person may not practice law in this state, or represent that the person is qualified to practice law in this state, unless the person is an active member of the Oregon State Bar. (ORS 9.166) If the board has reason to believe that a person is practicing law without a license, the board may maintain a suit for injunctive relief in the name of the Oregon State Bar against any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law). The court shall enjoin any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) from practicing law without a license. Any person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. The court shall order restitution to any victim of any person violating ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law). The prevailing party may recover its costs and attorney fees in any suit for injunctive relief brought under this section in which the board is the plaintiff. [1987 c.860 §4; 2001 c.300 §57; 2003 c.260 §3; 2003 c.670 §6].
THIS MEANS THAT LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARY STAFF WILL NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND THEREFORE:
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CAN NOT INTERPRET THE CONSTITUTION, FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, LOCAL ORDINANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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CAN NOT DISCUSS THE RELEVANCY OR APPLICATION OF CASE LAW (COURT DECISIONS) TO YOUR LEGAL SITUATION.
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CAN NOT ADVISE OR ASSIST IN THE SELECTION, PREPARATION, OR COMPLETION OF LEGAL FORMS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL DEVICES.
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CAN NOT ANSWER INQUIRIES REGARDING CAUSES OF ACTION, MAKE DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION, OR ADDRESS STATUTE OF TIME LIMITATIONS ISSUES.
THE LAW LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The Linn County Law Advisory Committee makes policy recommendations to the Linn County Board of Commissioners regarding the Law Library and helps promote its services. Contact the Law Library at (541) 924-6902 for information about upcoming meeting dates.
