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
Washington County Law Library
Washington County Courthouse
383 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Phone: 518-285-8518
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed State & Federal holidays
General Info
About the Library
The Washington County Law Library is a public-access law library located in the Washington County Courthouse. The library is handicapped accessible.
Library Collection
The e-collection contains New York and Federal case law and statutes as well as secondary sources covering a wide variety of legal topics.
One public-access computer is 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 Guide 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.
A patron telephone is located next to the public-access computer. Library users may call library staff for assistance Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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.