Linn County Law Library Home Page

Library Address & Hours:       

Linn County Law Library                                       Resources at the Law Library on Youtube

304 Broadalbin Street SW                                      Senate Bill 891 Explained

PO Box 100                                                             

Albany, OR. 97321

(541) 924-6902

Hours: MONDAY through THURSDAY: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Every other Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (FRIDAYS ARE RESERVED FOR EVICTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE)

To arrange for a legal presentation regarding eviction prevention in Oregon, please contact the Linn County Law Library at the number listed above. This program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon. Please visit the LASO website at https://oregonlawhelp.org/issues/housing or the OSB Landlord Guarantee Program. You may also refer to the Oregon Renters’ Handbook or the Eviction Resources page.

 

The Law Library will be closed on the following days:

  • 1/1/22 - New Year’s Day
  • 1/17/22 - Martin Luther King Day
  • 2/21/22 - President’s Day
  • 5/30/22 - Memorial Day
  • 7/4/22 - Independence Day
  • 9/5/22 - Labor Day
  • 11/11/22 - Veterans Day
  • 11/24/22 - Thanksgiving Day
  • 11/25/22 - The Day After
  • 12/23/22 - Christmas Eve (Closed at Noon)
  • 12/26/22 - Christmas Day

AFTER-HOURS ACCESS IS AVAILABLE FOR ATTORNEYS WITH KEY CARDS. THE CONFERENCE ROOM IS ALSO AVAILABLE DURING NON-STAFFED HOURS.

ONLINE RESOURCES: REFERENCE QUESTIONS, COVID INFORMATION, ETC.

Answerland: Ask a librarian at Answerland. Chat online with librarians throughout Oregon and the country.  Librarians are available 24/7 to help with any questions you may have.

COVID – 19 Updates: Checkpoint Edge, Research Platform and COVID-19 Information, FastCase COVID-19 Resources, Oregon COVID-19 Resources, Nolo’s COVID – 19 Resources, WebMD’s Coronavirus Page

Employment Information: LinkedIn Learning,  Oregon Career Information System,  State of Oregon: Oregon Job Opportunities,  Worksource Oregon

Fastcase - (register as a new user the first time you visit Fastcase). Content includes the United States Code, revised statutes, regulations, attorney general opinions, and case law for Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Also included are archived statutes and session laws from HeinOnline. If you have any questions on using the resources found here, please contact the Linn County Law Library or the State of Oregon Law Library.

FindLaw: This site contains all states and courts, US Code, Administrative Rules, California case law, Federal case law, etc.

Help for Seniors: May be available at https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/Pages/index.aspx

LawHelp.org: Find free legal aid programs, information, and forms for your state or territory. Locate housing protections and eviction updates during the COVID-19 emergency.

Legal Forms: You will need to access the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) website to access legal forms and packets: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Filing with fee waiver: If you require a fee waiver, you may NOT file online. Print the fee waiver and form from the OJD Forms website: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/pages/default.aspx. Fill out the paperwork and mail it or drop it off at the Courthouse. If no fee waiver is being used, you may fill out the forms and file online. Search OJD File & Guide: https://oregon.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/

Library News:

The Linn County Law Library recently received a $41,000.00 grant for the operation and maintenance of an eviction prevention clinic in Linn County, Oregon, and its surrounding areas. For additional information on evictions in Oregon, you may want to contact the Community Services Consortium, Legal Aid Services of Oregon, the Fair Housing Council of Oregon, and/or the Linn County Law Library.

Need Legal Advice? 

If you need legal advice, contact the following agencies:

General Information

If you have any questions regarding the resources found on this website, please contact the Linn County Law Library (contact info. at the top of this page) or the State of Oregon Law Library. 

LibGuides:

LAW LIBRARY SUBJECT GUIDE A to Z INDEX

Law Library Research Guide: Government Information & Tenant-Landlord Resources

Law Library Databases Available Onsite:

Frequently Requested Federal Resources

Frequently Requested Oregon Resources

Who We Are and What We Do …..

One of the primary responsibilities of law libraries is to promote accessibility and ensure fairness within the justice system. Oregon is required, by statute, to operate a free law library or provide free law library services. The Linn County Law Library is dedicated to providing legal research materials to members of the bar and the community at large. The law library delivers value to our citizens through books, online access, and other resources for legal needs in an efficient and respectful manner. Information is made accessible to ensure the following:

·Improvements in access to justice for those living in Linn County

·Providing access to legal information for those with difficulties affording legal services

·Identifying the needs of the community

·Developing strategies to reduce barriers to access

LIBRARY STAFF IS PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW (See ORS 9.160). THIS MEANS THAT:

  • WE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.
  • WE CAN NOT INTERPRET THE CONSTITUTION, FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, LOCAL ORDINANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, REGULATIONS, ETC.
  • WE CAN NOT DISCUSS THE RELEVANCY OR APPLICATION OF CASE LAW (COURT DECISIONS) TO YOUR LEGAL SITUATION.
  • WE CAN NOT ADVISE OR ASSIST IN THE SELECTION, PREPARATION, OR COMPLETION OF LEGAL FORMS, DOCUMENTS, OR OTHER WRITINGS, INCLUDING THE DRAFTING OF PLEADINGS, BRIEFS, WILLS, CONTRACTS, TRUSTS, DEEDS, AND OTHER LEGAL INSTRUMENTS.
  • WE CAN NOT ANSWER INQUIRIES ABOUT CAUSES OF ACTION, DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION, OR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
  • WE CAN NOT PROVIDE GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE IN COMPLYING WITH COURT PROCEDURES.

FOR A LAWYER, CALL THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OF THE OREGON STATE BAR AT 1-800-452-7636 (TOLL-FREE IN OREGON)

 

Liability Disclaimer and User Agreement

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 access, and other resources for legal needs in an efficient and respectful manner. This Web site is offered to you, the (“User”), conditioned on acceptance of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein, without modification. User access and use of this site constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions.

This is a Linn County computer system, provided as a public service. Government personnel and the general public may use this system to review and retrieve publicly available government information. The user agrees to use this Web site as permitted by applicable local, state, and federal laws. User agrees not to: 1.) knowingly alter, damage or destroy Linn County’s or another user’s computer system, network, software, program, documentation or data contained therein; 2.) use this service to conduct or attempt to conduct any business or activity that is prohibited by law. Anyone using this system expressly consents to administrative monitoring at all times. System administrators may provide evidence of possible criminal activity identified during such monitoring to appropriate law enforcement officials. If you do not wish to consent to monitoring, exit this system now.

Disclaimer of Liability and Reliability

In preparation of these sites, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct, and clearly expressed information possible. Nevertheless, inadvertent errors in information may occur. In particular but without limiting anything here, Linn County disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors and accuracy of the information that may be contained on Linn County web pages. The information and data included on Linn County servers have been compiled by Linn County staff from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice to the User. Linn County makes no guarantees regarding the quality, content, completeness, suitability, adequacy, accuracy or timeliness of such information and data. In any situation where the official printed publications of Linn County differ from the text contained in this system, the official printed documents take precedence. Linn County makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or functionality of this Web site, its suitability for use or that this Web Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

If misleading, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate information is brought to our attention, a reasonable effort will be made to fix or remove it. Such concerns should be addressed to the Webmaster listed on the bottom of this Web page.

Links to Third Parties’ Web Sites

There are links and pointers to third-party Internet websites contained on Linn County’s website. These sites linked from the Linn County website are not under the County’s control and therefore does not assume any responsibility or liability for any information, communications or materials available at such linked sites or at any link contained in a linked site. Each individual site has its own set of policies about what information is appropriate for public access. The user assumes sole responsibility for use of third-party links and pointers.

Disclaimer of Damages

By using Linn County Web pages, the User assumes all risks associated with the use of this site, including any risk to User’s computer, software or data being damaged by any virus, software or any other file which might be transmitted or activated via a Linn County Web page or User’s access to it. Linn County shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use or misuse of the information or lack of information on the Linn County Web site. Furthermore, Linn County shall not be liable for any loss or injury caused by its actions or omissions beyond its control.

Disclaimer of Association with User

The user acknowledges that no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship exists between the User and Linn County as a result of the Agreement or use of this Web site. The user agrees not to hold himself or herself out as a representative, agent, or employee of Linn County. Linn County shall not be liable for any representation, act, or omission of the User.

Indemnity

As a condition of use of Linn County’s Web site, the User agrees to indemnify Linn County, its Commissioners, officers, employees and agents against any and all liability, expenses (including attorney’s fees), and damages arising out of claims resulting from the User’s use of this Web site.

Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon. User consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Linn County, Oregon, in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of this Web site. Use of this Web site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. Linn County’s performance of this Agreement is subject to existing laws and legal processes and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of the County’s right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements relating to the User’s use of this Web site or information provided to or gathered by Linn County with respect to such use.

Severability

If any part of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable laws then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in effect.

Closing of Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the User and Linn County with respect to this Web site. This Agreement shall be deemed to include all other notices, policies, disclaimers, and other terms contained in this Web site. A printed version of this Agreement and any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon this Agreement to the same extent and conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

 

 

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

Linn County Oregon 

300 SW 4TH AVE

PO BOX 100 

Albany, OR 97321

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