About the Law Library

Location
Olmsted County Government Center
151 4 St SE, Fifth floor
Rochester MN  55904-3710

Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
* Please call or e-mail to make an appointment if you require the assistance of the law librarian.
** The Law Library is closed on all federal holidays.  

Phone Number
(507) 328-7605

Librarian's Email Address
dehnavifar.masood@co.olmsted.mn.us

Services
Both print and electronic resources are available. A full-time librarian is available to assist patrons during the hours listed above, with the law library's resources. However, it is best to call or e-mail the librarian to make an appointment if you require the librarian's assistance.  Two computers are available with selected legal related Internet sites and research databases, including Westlaw. Microsoft Word and Excel are also available to assist in completing court forms and documents. Printing from these two computers is available at no cost. There is also a photocopy machine which costs $.20 per page.

The Law Library's books cannot be checked out to the public. Judges, court personnel, and government employees may borrow materials for official government use only. Locally licensed attorneys may borrow materials for a limited time.

Mission
To provide free access to legal resources and increase the efficiency of the legal process when people are representing themselves in legal matters.