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Questions People Ask Law Librarians: Round Three

It's time for Round 3 of Questions People Ask at their Local Law Library. The previous Round 2 of Questions was posted March 9th, 2008.

As I said then (and will keep saying): Read these questions and ask yourself, what would people do if they didn't have a public law library where they get expert help researching the law or finding referrals to legal services? (Our Disclaimer is at the bottom of this post.)

Q: I need an Oregon case (requestor in another state).

Q: I need information about filing a small claims case in Washington (state).

Q: What is the statute of limitations on credit card debt?

Q: I need proof of sole custody of a child ? for the IRS.

Q: Do you have jury verdict reports from the court?

Q: How do I respond to a summons?

Q: How long do I have to serve process?

Q: Do you have the U.S. Code?

Q: What are the legal rules about Pell Grants?

Q: Where do I find forms so I can garnish someone?s wages?

Q: Do you have any dental malpractice cases?

Q: Do you know of any teen parenting web sites? I can find lots of pregnancy ones, but not parenting.

Q: How do I cite to Oregon House Committee minutes?

Q: How do I revoke a power of attorney?

Q: Where do I find case docket information?

Q: I need laws on wetlands.

Q: Do you have any laws on housing discrimination against ex-cons?

Q: How do I file a complaint against [another state?s] lawyer?

Q: Where can I get a document notarized?

Q: Where do I send my divorce payments?

Q: Are there any Oregon cases on employment law?

Q: I need legal information on a housing problem.

Q: How do I revoke a power of attorney?

Q: I?m looking for personal injury jury verdict statistics.

Q: How do I waive the ?kids turn? requirement?

Q: How do I find a lawyer who will work for free?

Q: Are there juvenile sentencing guidelines?

Q: Is treasury stock permitted on Oregon financial statements?

Q: Can prison inmates marry under 2007 Oregon 2007 (RDP) and if so, how?

Q: How do I contact FEMA?

Q: Do you have adaptive technology for visually handicapped researchers?

Q: I need a Release for a child?s medical records.

Q: Can you help me write a complaint to the Oregon AG?s consumer office?

Q: Are annuities guaranteed by the State of Oregon?

Q: What are my civil rights when my employer requires drug testing?

Q: How do I prepare for my [pro se] trial?

Q: How do I answer a summons?

Q: Do you have examples of personal injury settlements?

Q: How do I find a lawyer?

Q: I need information on the uniform interstate family support act.

Q: What are the laws about disabled parking?

Q: I need the legislative history of a 1985 Oregon statute?

Q: What is the law of conversion?

Q: How can I find a federal district court case?

Q: Are mobile homes covered under the landlord tenant laws?

Q: What is the difference between the OAR and the ORS?

Q: What is the definition of ?residence??

Q: Can I use the computer to research my small claims case?

Q: Under Oregon and federal law, can an apartment manager change the rules?

Q: I need information on declaratory judgments.

Q: I need moorage lease laws.

Q: I need to research laws about blocked access to public transportation.

Q: What do you have on property development laws?

Q: How can I lower a traffic ticket fine?

Q: How do I research sex crimes cases?

Q: I received a jury summons by mistake. What do I do?

Q: Can I Shepardize a case?

Q: How do I find the history of an Oregon rule of appellate procedure?

Q: I need legislative history for a 1999 Oregon statute.

Q: Where do I file for a temporary custody order?

Q: Where can I get a copy of a ?rap sheet??

Q: I need garnishment forms.

Q: Are there any laws about electric fences?

Q: I need to research the legislative history of weapons forfeiture laws.

Q: I need information on identity theft and criminal defenses.

Q: Who can give me information on parent abuse (by a child)?

Q: How do I file an appeal in a worker?s compensation case?

Q: How do I file a civil answer?

Q: I need the phone number for tax help at the public library.

Q: What are the laws about deposits landlords can take from tenants?

Q: What are the laws of presidential succession?

Q: How do I reinstate an appeal that was dismissed?

Q: I need information on adult guardianship.

Q: I want to find laws on noise.

Q: I need information about emancipation.

Q: How does one transfer ownership of an LLC?

Q: I need an article from a 1998 edition of the Litigation Journal.

Q: I need post-conviction forms.

Q: Is it legal for someone to pass around my criminal record?

Q: How do you find the legislative history of a rule of appellate procedure?

Q: What is the new law about landlords towing cars from parking lots?

Q: Can you help me search online for cases on xxx?

Q: I need a motion to intervene in a grandparent custody case.

Q: I need to do a legislative history of a 1999 statute.

Q: How do I file a civil answer in Circuit Court? (What is a civil answer?)

Q: I need to research the laws about adult foster care facilities.

Q: How old does a child need to be to participate in custody decisions?

Q: Where online is the ?kids turn? registration form?

Q: What is the statute of limitations on a criminal misdemeanor charge?

Q: Do you have voter registration forms?

Q: What is the definition of ?assault? in Washington State?

Q: When can police conduct be called ?torture??

Q: Do you have bar exam questions?

Q: Is there a checklist for drafting a personal property sales contract?

Q: Is there a statute of limitation on disposing of unclaimed property?

Q: How do I file for custody?

Q: Can my employer refuse to pay me for xxx?

Q: I need a power of attorney form.

Q: What are the laws about termination of parental rights?

Q: How can a landlord evict a tenant?

In case you were wondering:

We do not answer specific legal questions. We show people how to research their questions, refer them to print and online resources, and in virtually every situations encourage them to speak to an attorney or other specialist (e.g. caseworkers, elected officials, government offices, non-profit service providers, etc.).

Disclaimer: It is against state law for library staff members to engage in any conduct that might constitute the unauthorized practice of law (ORS 9.160, 9.166 and 9.21). They may not interpret statutes, cases or regulations, recommend forms or assist in their preparation, or advise patrons regarding their legal rights. Law library staff members may, however, assist patrons in locating materials or links that would aid in individual research.

Full post as published by Oregon Legal Research on May 08, 2008 (boomark / email).