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INDEX OF TOPICS (Click on Topic of Choice for quick access) |
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PRO BONO |
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Providing legal services to persons needing them, but who can not afford to pay for them, is referred to as "pro bono". In Indian River County, the primary source for pro bono services is Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. whose coordinator is Donna Anne Graf. The following is the vital contact information: |
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Coordinator: Donna Anne Graf
200 S. Indian River Drive, Suite 101
Post Office Box 4333
Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Phone: (561) 466-4766
Fax:: (561) 489-31176
e-mail: donna@FRLS.org
Website: www.FRLS.org
Pro Bono Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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USE THE LAW LIBRARY
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| Indian River County Law Library |
| 2000 16th Ave. St. 119 |
| Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
| Phone (561) 770-5157 |
| FAX (561)-770-5158 |
| ckrupp@indian-river.lib.fl.us |
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The Law Library is located within the Indian River County Courthouse. The library's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8.30am to noon and 1.00pm to 5.00pm (closed from noon to 1.00pm for lunch). |
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Mission Statement |
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To provide legal information services and materials that are responsive to the diverse needs of the community. This library strives to develop specialized collections and services to address the legal reference, research, educational, and community information needs of library patrons. |
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Administration |
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Mary Powell, Director of Library Services
Cynthia Krupp, Law Librarian
Siglinde Preston, Librarian Assistant
"We are happy to assist you in finding legal resources and in answering any questions you may have regarding our library." |
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To use the new web-based online library catalog, click below
Search the online library catalog |
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The library's primary resources include (all kept current): |
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· Florida Statutes (and Annotations)
· Opinions of the Florida Attorney General
· Florida Administrative Code
· Southern Reporter
· Federal Statutes and Case Law |
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The secondary resources include: |
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· Florida Bar Journal
· Access to law-related Internet sites |
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Some finding aids, citators and reference materials include: |
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· Florida Digests
· Decennial and General Digests
· Federal Shepard's Citations
· Shepard's Florida Case Names Citator
· Shepard's Florida Citations
· Legal dictionaries
· Legal encyclopedias |
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Reference Services - The library staff is available to answer reference questions and assist in finding legal materials. Please remember, however, that we are not practicing attorneys and thus cannot provide legal advice of any kind. |
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Circulation Policies - Generally the law library's materials do not circulate with the exception of non-Florida materials which may be checked out by judges and local attorneys for the maximum of two days. |
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Who may use our law library?
It is open to the general public. Among our users are judges, attorneys, court employees, students, and the public at large. |
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Does the library have a photocopier for public use?
Yes. There is a coin-operated copier available. |
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Does the staff provide legal advice?
No. The staff is available to provide reference assistance; however, we are not practicing attorneys and cannot provide legal advice of any kind. If you are seeking legal assistance and/or representation, you may contact one of the legal services: |
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Florida Bar Association Referral Service / 1-800-342-8011
Legal Aid / 1-800-476-4537
Family Law Pro Se Coordinator / 561-770-4841 |
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Does the Library have a fax machine or word processors for public use?
No. Due to equipment and budgetary constraints, our fax machine and word processors are restricted to staff use only. |
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Does the library have a public access computer for legal research?
Yes. It has a PC equipped with access to the LOIS online database and access to law-related internet sites (under construction). |
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Florida Law School Web Sites: |
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Legal Education |
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Legal Education Scholarships |
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Paralegal Information |
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Treasure Coast Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. |
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- The Treasure Coast Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. consists of over 40 members. Under it's parent Association, it strives to provide paralegals/legal assistants with an opportunity to network with other professionals, act as a conduit to educational opportunities and motivate personal professional development.
- The Treasure Coast Chapter and the Association are dedicated to the enhancement and upward movement of the paralegal/legal assisting profession. For more detail information about the Association , visit its website at: www.pafinc.org
- The Treasure Coast Chapter's community involvements include annually sponsoring a can food drive for Hospice of the Treasure Coast, which provides non-perishable goods for economic disadvantage families and a pet drive for "Dogs & Cats Forever" in Fort Pierce, Florida. Another community project is "Bountiful Treasures" to adopt a family for the Christmas holiday and empower them with the hope of joy.
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