State Law Library

About      
The State Law Library houses the second largest legal collection in Minnesota. We strive to be the place where people go to find the statutes, rules, and regulations that govern the relationship between citizens and society. Anyone who needs access to legal information is welcome to contact the library. We offer legal reference services in the library, through our website, by phone, fax, email or mail. We also offer legal clinics for people considering, or working on, appeals.

Our Customers
The State Law Library serves the judiciary and all branches of state and local government; the legal profession; other law, public and academic libraries; and the general public.

Databases
These databases are all available to walk in users:

• HeinOnline
• Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
• Westlaw

The full list of electronic resources can be found here.

Special Collections

• The State Law Library has print and/or electronic versions of statutes and case law for all states and the federal government.
• The Library is a selective depository for federal and state government documents.
• Special collections include the Minnesota appellate court briefs for Supreme Court decisions, Court of Appeals precedential decisions, and pending cases.
• The library collects items incorporated by reference in Minnesota Rules.
• The collection includes Minnesota continuing legal education publications, and treatises, as well as materials to help self-represented litigants.