Law Library
The Law Library is located in Suite 301.
Law Library assistance is available remotely and in-person.
Free Legal Advice: ASK A LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY EVERY WEDNESDAY - CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Anne Arundel County Public Law Library
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Suite 301, 8 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-222-1387
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Library hours of operation: Open to the public Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
AACPLL Blog: Law Library News
Legal Links and FAQs
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mission Statement
The Anne Arundel County Public Law Library serves the needs of Anne Arundel County’s court, attorneys, government and citizens by providing access to legal information resources; promoting access to these resources; creating educational opportunities that enhance the understanding of legal information; and providing access to programs providing legal advice to the public.
Reference Policy for Service to the Non-Lawyer
Law Librarians can assist the non-lawyer patron by providing access to the collection and the library's online resources. This includes assistance in the use and finding of legal information but does not allow for the interpretation of these materials or ascertaining their relevance to the patron's particular case.
Library Resources and Services
MARYLAND COLLECTION: Includes cases, the Maryland Code, Maryland Rules of Procedure, the Maryland Law Encyclopedia and a collection of texts on Maryland Law.
UNITED STATES COLLECTION: Includes the United States Code, federal and regional reporters, legal encyclopedias and law texts.
DO-IT-YOURSELF COLLECTION: The library provides access to a collection of books written specifically for the non-attorney litigant. A list of these titles is available at the information desk or can be accessed using the library catalog by searching with the keyword: self-help.
FORMBOOK COLLECTION: Included in the text collection and on reserve are books that contain sample forms. These forms can be copied and then adapted by the user to suit the user's situation. Many of the formbooks provide the forms in word processing format that can be accessed in the library for printing or downloading. There are no ready made forms in the library that can be filled out for filing with the court.
Public computers, printers, scanner and copiers with access to:
- Word processing and Microsoft applications
- Internet
- LexisNexis with Shepard's
- Westlaw
- HeinOnline
- National Consumer Law Center
- NOLO Legal Information Reference Center
- Library Catalog
- Forms @:G\Law Library
Tours and Legal Research Instruction are available upon request.
Users should be aware that the printing and downloading of certain material may be subject to the United States Copyright Law. (17 U.S.C.)