The Court System operates and maintains a variety of law libraries. Our primary purpose is to provide books, online resources, and helpful staff so anyone can learn more about the law. By doing this, we help facilitate the just and timely resolution of all matters before the courts.
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Address
NYS Supreme Court Law Library Saratoga County Municipal Center
30 McMaster Street, Building 3
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: 518-451-8777
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. daily)
Closed State & Federal holidays
General Info
About the Library
The Saratoga Supreme Court Law Library is a public access law library located on the first floor of the Saratoga County Municipal Center. The Law Library is handicapped accessible.
Library Collection
The library has a combination of physical and online legal reference materials covering NYS and Federal law.
Two public-access computers are available. Online legal resources include: Lexis Advance, Westlaw Next, Court Help (nycourthelp.gov) including links to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) forms, and limited access to the Internet. Please see the Welcome Guides for additional information. Library users are encouraged to e-mail research results to a private e-mail account, or they may print documents at $.25 per page.
Policies
The library staff may not select a form for you, explain civil or criminal procedure, interpret statutes, cases, or court rules, or give assistance in preparing those documents necessary to either bring or defend an action. The staff of the library is prohibited from rendering any advice, opinions, or interpretations of the law.
Circulation Policy:
Borrowing privileges are extended to registered attorneys.
Reserving Right of Inspection:
The library staff reserves the right to inspect briefcases, parcels and packages.
Photocopier:
Photocopies are available for $.25 per page.