CIRCULATION FAQs 

Borrowing Rules

• The Library is open to everyone and serves the legal research needs of residents and the local legal community.

• The library offers several categories of membership. The two most common are individual registered attorney and resident. For other types of membership, see Borrowing Rules.

• Fill out brief application and show proof of residency in orange county (e.g., driver's license) or show proof of law office location in orange county.

• Membership fees:  

initial deposit - $100 - Deposited into non-interest bearing account; refunded upon written request when account is closed. 

Annual Dues/Fees  - $50 per year - non-refundable.  CASH OR CHECK ONLY.                                                                                                                                       

• Materials circulate for 14 days
• Fines are $1 dollar per day, per item.
• looseleafs, citators and reference materials do not circulate.
• renewal of materials is not available

for more information, please see the borrowing rules