Law Library

Contact

Washoe County Law Library
Second Judicial District Court
75 Court Street, Room 101
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 328-3250
LawLibrary@washoecourts.us

Hours of Operation

Monday & Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Note: Law Library will remain Closed on all legal holidays listed in
NRS 236.015, and at 5:00 pm the evening before a holiday.

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Federal Law

This collection of United States Government websites provides links to federal codes regulations courts and government agencies. International Law websites are also included at the bottom of the page.

Government Agencies

Rights, Complaints, and Discrimination

Discrimination Complaints (external link, open in new tab): If you believe that you or others have been discriminated against, you may file a complaint with a Federal agency. This link provides information, options, and resources to help you determine which agency may be able to assist you.
Employment Discrimination (external link, open in new tab): If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, you can file a Charge of Discrimination by following this link.
Fair Housing Rights and Obligations (external link, open in new tab): Learn more about the many fair housing laws enforced by Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity and how those laws can help you.
Housing Discrimination (external link, open in new tab): If you believe your rights may have been violated here is a link to how to file a complaint.
Labor Laws and Issues (external link, open in new tab): Learn about some important employment laws and issues.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (external link, open in new tab): A U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. If you have a complaint with a financial product or service, tell the CFPB about your issue-they will forward it to the company and work to get you a response, generally within 15 days.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) (external link, open in new tab): IC3 accepts online Internet crime complaints from either the actual victim or from a third party to the complainant.

United States Codes Regulations and Legislation

United States Constitution
- Text of the US Constitution (external link, open in new tab)
- US Constitution and Bill of Rights with Commentary (external link, open in new tab)
United States Code (USC)
- Official Version (external link, open in new tab)
- Cornell Version (external link, open in new tab)
Regulations
Public and Private Laws
- About (external link, open in new tab)
- Public and Private slip laws (external link, open in new tab)
Congressional Information
Resources

United States and Federal Courts

United States Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
US District Court
- US District Court for the District of Nevada (external link, open in new tab)
- Local Forms (external link, open in new tab)
US Bankruptcy Court
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada (external link, open in new tab)
- Local Forms (external link, open in new tab)
US Tax Court
- US Tax Court (external link, open in new tab)
- US Tax Court Forms (external link, open in new tab)
Resources
- Federal Court Forms (external link, open in new tab)
- Rules of Practice and Procedure (external link, open in new tab)
- Federal Court Finder (external link, open in new tab)
- US Court of Federal Claims (external link, open in new tab) - opinions and rules
- Federal Judicial Center (external link, open in new tab) - judges biographical database

Other Jurisdictional Impact

Disclaimer: The information on this web page should NOT be construed as providing legal advice; any inquiries relating to legal issues should be directed to legal counsel.