Mission Statement

The Scott County Library System is a service-oriented network of community libraries enriching the life of the community and open to everyone. Our mission is to support and encourage lifelong learning and the desire to read by offering a diverse and up-to-date collection of materials and by connecting people to local and global resources.

Law Library

Web Catalog and Account Information

Online Reference Collection

Locations and Hours

Ask Our Librarians

Calendar of Events

Summer Reading Program

Library Public Policies

Library Services

Scott County Branch Libraries

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Jordan

New Prague

Prior Lake

Savage

Shakopee

Law Library

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Located on the first floor of the
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Ave. W.
Shakopee MN 55379
(Map/Directions)
phone: (952) 496-8713
 

Law Librarians are available to help patrons locate and use specific materials, offer assistance with the online catalog, suggest possible sources, and help define research questions.  The Scott County Law Library is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 8 am to 6 pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 am to 4: 30  pm (except for legal holidays).  Please note that the Law Librarians are not attorneys and cannot provide legal opinions, interpretations or advice.

• Ask a Law Librarian (Email the Law Library)

• Calendar of events for the Law Library
  (Includes legal clinics sponsored by the Law Library and held at other locations)

• Collection Information (Including Westlaw and WestlawNext)

• Going to Family Court in Scott County? (Documents and links)

• Law Library Board (About the board, board minutes)

• Links to More Legal Information (Topics include foreclosure, court information, conveyancing blanks, legal forms, and state, local and federal law)

• Minnesota Court Forms (Direct link to their web site)

• Minnesota Courts Self-Help Center (Direct link to their web site)

• Minnesota First Judicial District (Direct link to their web site)

• Minnesota Statutes, Session Laws, Rules and Constitution (Direct link to their web site) 

• Online Reference Collection- Resources by Subject: Law & Legal Forms (Scott County Library System databases and more)

• Scott County Library Online Catalog (For the whole of the library system, including the Law Library collection)

Divorce Clinic: January 28 from 9 am-noon at the Scott County Government Center: The Scott County Law Library is offering a pilot program to assist with divorce paperwork for people who do not qualify for legal aid. Registration is required. For complete information, see the handout.

Monthly Free Family Law Clinic: The Scott County Law Library sponsors free family law clinics that give people the opportunity to make a half-hour appointment to talk to a volunteer attorney for free regarding general questions about the legal processes of Family Court. Pre-registration is required, please call the Law Library at 952.496.8713 to make an appointment. Clinics are the second Monday of every month (except holidays) from 4-6 pm.

Volunteer Lawyers Network - Free Family Law Phone Advice: The Volunteer Lawyers Network offers an opportunity for financially eligible clients to speak over the phone with an experienced family law attorney for a 20 minute legal consultation. Attorneys are available to assist qualifying individuals residing or having a case in Hennepin, Scott or Carver counties. More Information.

Last Updated 1/19/12 sb