TARRANT COUNTY, TX
Dell DeHay Law Library
Law Library Services
SERVICE ANNOUCEMENTS
No printing fees for Protective Order paperwork.
- Effective immediately, the Law Library will not charge patrons for printing Protective Order paperwork. This decision was based on Texas Family Code Sec. 81.002.
- All other printing fees still apply. The change only affects Protective Order paperwork.
- Please note: the Law Library will not offer refunds for Protective Order paperwork purchased prior to this change.
The Law Library has a Virtual Court Kiosk:
- The virtual court kiosk is a computer station, provided in partnership with Texas Legal Services Center, where you can find legal help, scan documents, or attend a virtual court hearing.
- Access to the kiosk is first come, first served.
The following online e-resources remain available to our patrons not able to visit in person.
- LexisNexis Digital Library (eBooks) contains Dorsaneo’s Texas Litigation Guide, Texas Family Law Practice and Procedures, Search and Seizure and other valuable legal resources.
- LexisNexis Digital Library is available to Tarrant County Law Library patrons and can be accessed remotely via any internet-connected device. Patrons can check out three eBooks at a time for up to seven days.
- Note: Accounts Holders will ONLY have access to the LexisNexis Digital collection. Accounts left inactive for longer than six months will be removed.
- To request an eBooks account, please complete the eBooks Registration.
- Westlaw provides a free 7-day trial of Westlaw Edge directly (not through the Law Library)
- Content includes primary law, secondary sources, litigation, and Practical Law on Westlaw Edge.
- Individuals creating a trial account need to use an e-mail that has never been associated with a Thomson Reuters product.
- In order to set up a temporary account with them, visit Thomson Reuters Westlaw.
- Content includes primary law, secondary sources, litigation, and Practical Law on Westlaw Edge.
Please contact the Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County for further assistance.
Services and Policies
Reference Services
Law Library staff is available to help patrons locate and use library resources. Law Library staff cannot give legal advice or do anything which might constitute the unauthorized practice of law. For additional information, please follow the link to learn about Legal Information vs. Legal Advice.
Law Library staff may assist patrons in finding the materials they need to do their own research. The staff may not interpret legal materials or advise patrons regarding their legal rights. The staff may not select legal forms for patrons or assist in filling out legal forms. The staff may help patrons develop search strategies, locate and use materials available in the library and online and refer patrons to other agencies or organizations for assistance.
Self-Service Copies
The Law Library has two self-service copiers. Photocopies are 20 cents per copy. The copiers will accept silver change, $1 bills, or copycards. Copycards may be purchased from the Law Library.
The Law Library does not offer fax services.
Effective immediately, the Law Library will not charge patrons for Protective Order paperwork. This decision was based on Texas Family Code Sec. 81.002.
Virtual Court Kiosk
The virtual court kiosk is a computer station, provided in partnership with Texas Legal Services Center, where you can find legal help, scan documents, or attend a virtual court hearing. Access to the kiosk is first come, first served.
Payment Methods
The Law Library accepts payment in the form of cash (no bills larger than $20) and credit/debit card. Please be advised, there will be a convenience fee added to credit/debit card payments.
To view a PDF list of all library policies, follow the Law Library Policies link.
Internet Access
The Law Library has computer workstations with Internet access. The primary purpose of these computers is to do legal research. Searching is free; printing is 25 cents per page.
Public Access Legal Research Subscriptions
The Law Library has public access subscriptions to Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, and HeinOnline. Searching is free; printing is 25 cents per page.
Checkout Policy
The Law Library collection is non-circulating. Items in the library may not be checked out.
Accessibility Notice: Due to the nature of the original material, linked PDF files are made up of scanned images. If you need assistance accessing the content, please contact the Law Library at 817-884-1481 or lawlibrary@tarrantcountytx.gov.
The content of this website is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
