County Law Libraries

Many counties have law libraries providing access to legal information and legal self-help resources. Some larger county law libraries may have library staff available to answer questions, locate materials, and provide assistance with using the library's resources. Library staff cannot provide services that might be interpreted as the unauthorized practice of law, such as locating relevant cases, interpreting statutes, or giving legal advice.

Service areas

statewide

Application Process [+] Legal Topics [+] Contact & Hours [+]

Application Process

Find the location and contact information for your county library at this link: https://mn.gov/law-library/research-links/county-law-libraries.jsp

Abuse & Crime Victims
- Child abuse
- Crime victims' rights
- - Domestic violence
- Elder abuse
- Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO)
- Identity theft
- Immediate danger
- Orders for Protection (OFP)
- Sexual assault
- Sexual exploitation
Benefits & Health Care
- Benefits for youth
- Child care
- Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
- Family Stabilization Services (FSA)
- Food support (SNAP)
- General Assistance
- - Appeal
- Health care
- MFIP
- - Appeal
- MN Supplemental Aid (MSA)
- - Appeal
  - Appeal deadline passed
- Other benefits programs
- Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)
- Social Security (SSI/SSDI)
- - Appeal
  - Appeal deadline passed
Criminal & Traffic
- Car towing information
- Civil asset forfeiture
- - Client received forfeiture notice
  - Underlying activity occurred on reservation of enrollment
- Criminal defense
- Driver's license issues
- Expungement and criminal records
- - Criminal expungement
  - General information
- Subpoena information
- Traffic tickets
Disability
- Abuse
- ADA compliance
- Assistive technology
- Discrimination
- Home and Community-Based Services
- - Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Leaving prison
- Other disability related issue
- Special education/learning disabilities
- Special Needs Trusts
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- - State Services for the Blind
Estate Planning & Elder Law
- Guardianship and conservatorship
- Long-term care and assisted living facilities
- - Discharge and failure to readmit
  - Reasonable accommodations
- Planning ahead
Family
- Adoption
- - Other adoption
  - Step-parent adoption
- Alternative dispute resolution
- - Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
  - Mediation
- Child Support
- Custody
- Divorce
- Name Change
- - Minor name change
- Parenting time
- Paternity
- Termination of parental rights
Housing
- Homeownership
- Landlord/Tenant
- Mobile homes
- Neighbor issue
Miscellaneous
- Court of Appeals cases
- Forms assistance
- Legal Assistance to Non-Profit Organization or Group (Including Incorporation/Dissolution)
- Torts
Money & Debt (Consumer)
- Bankruptcy
- - Chapter 13
  - Chapter 7
- Collecting money
- Contracts and warranties
- - Car problems
- Credit reports
- Debt collection
- Lending practices
- - Discriminatory
  - Predatory or deceptive
- Other consumer/finance
- Personal finance education
- - Promissory notes
- Student loans
- - Disability-based discharge
  - Paying back loans
Taxes
- Audit
- Identity theft related to taxes
- Income tax dispute
- Innocent spouse issues
- Property tax problems
- Small business issues
- Tax court cases
- Tax credits and refunds
- - EITC and MN Working Family Credit
  - Renter's refund
Work & Unemployment
- Background checks
- - Background checks and drug testing
  - Personnel records and references
- Benefits or wages information
- Employment Discrimination
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Licensing disqualifications
- - Disqualification determination
  - Maltreatment charges
- Time off for OFP or HRO reasons
- Unemployment benefits
- Wage Claims and other FLSA Issues
- - Overtime
  - Wage claims
- Work safety
- Wrongful termination
Youth Rights & School
- Education
- Juvenile delinquency
- Passports for youth
- Youth living away from home
- - CHIPS and foster care
  - Emancipation
- Youth rights with parents and guardians

County Law Libraries

Legal organization

https://mn.gov/law-library/