Loyd De Lap Law Library

The Law Library is located inside the main library behind the Oregon Collection. Please note the Law Library Policy. The Law Library catalog is available online but the books are not available for check-out.

 Family law info also available at https://oregonlawhelp.org/

 Help for Seniors -- may be available at the Klamath Lake Counties Area on Aging  Phone: (541) 205-5400 or https://klamathlakeareaonaging.org/

Legal Help Resources

If you need legal advice, contact the following agencies:

• Legal Aid Services of Oregon: provides legal assistance and advice to residents who qualify under low-income guidelines. (541) 273-0533
• Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: 1-800-452-7636

General Information

Legal Information Reference Center (EBSCO) This database contains legal forms and book chapters from Nolo (publisher). (You will need to create an account with the State Law Library before using EBSCO for the first time.) NOLO self-help publications give the reader an overview of a legal subject matter that affects them and their families. Legal forms are searchable and linked to Oregon State/County Court websites. For questions related to these resources, please contact the State Law Library of Oregon staff at state.law.library@ojd.state.or.us or call 503-986-5640.

Fastcase (You must register as a new user the first time you visit Fastcase.) Content includes the United States Code, revised statutes, regulations, attorney general opinions, and caselaw for Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Also included are archived statutes and session laws from HeinOnline. For questions related to these resources, please contact the State Law Library of Oregon staff at state.law.library@ojd.state.or.us or call 503-986-5640.

FindLaw This site contains all states and courts, US Code, Administrative Rules, California case law, Federal case law, etc. If you set up your own "My Findlaw" page you can have easy links to the chief sources that you use.

Federal Resources

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services 
Our Federal Court site

Oregon Resources

Sources for Oregon Legal Information Online (.pdf)
Oregon Legal Research frequently asked questions and information
Oregon State Bar public info site
Oregon Self-Help Forms – Family / Civil / Criminal / Probate
Family Law Resource List for Klamath County
Oregon Judicial Department
Court Records
How to Serve Legal Papers in Oregon

Oregon Law Help free legal information for low-income Oregonians

• Landlord-Tenant Law: Click here for the Landlord/Tenant Law booklet
• Family Law
• Small Claims

Oregon Parenting Plan Guide
Child Support Calculator
Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) Restraining Orders
Oregon Revised Statutes - Oregon Legislature
Oregon Bankruptcy Court
Klamath County Circuit Court - local court rules
DMV Forms
Workers Comp Forms

Klamath Crisis Center: (541) 884-0390

Liability Disclaimer and User Agreement

Law Library Policy

The Mission Statement:

The Loyd De Lap Klamath 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 a convenient, efficient and respectful manner.

LIBRARY STAFF ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN THE UNATHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW

(See ORS 9.160)

THIS MEANS THAT:

• WE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.
• WE CANNOT INTERPRET THE CONSTITUTION, FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, LOCAL ORDINANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS, ETC.
• WE CANNOT DISCUSS THE RELEVANCY OR APPLICATION OF CASE LAW (COURT DECISIONS) TO YOUR LEGAL SITUATION.
• WE CANNOT 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 CANNOT ANSWER INQUIRIES ABOUT CAUSES OF ACTION, DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION, OR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
• WE CANNOT PROVIDE GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE IN COMPLYING WITH COURT PROCEDURES.

Law Library Advisory Committee

The Loyd Delap Law Advisory Committee makes policy recommendations to the Klamath County Board of Commissioners regarding the Law Library and promotes the Law Library's services. They meet quarterly. For more information about upcoming meeting dates or how to join, contact the Law Library at (541) 882-8894 x30. You can download a copy of the committee's bylaws here (.pdf link).

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