Lawyer in the Library Participation Rules

The Lawyer in the Library program is offered by the Washoe County Law Library to provide the opportunity for members of the community to speak with a Nevada lawyer at no cost. To ensure assistance to as many people in need as possible, and to keep the program fair and sustainable, participants are required to follow all provisions of the Lawyer in the Library Participation Rules.

By registering for the Lawyer in the Library program, or the program waitlist, participants agree to abide by all applicable laws and Law Library policies. Violations of the Lawyer in the Library Participation Rules or the Lawyer in the Library Disclaimer may result in ejection and/or suspension from participation in the Lawyer in the Library program. Decisions on suspension and the length of the suspension will be determined by the Law Library Manager.

1. All information provided in the Lawyer in the Library registration form must be true and accurate to the best of the registrant’s knowledge. Full name, contact information, opposing party’s full name, and the legal situation are REQUIRED. Refusal to provide required information will result in denial of participation in the program. Providing false information is a violation of these rules.
2. All registrants and additional attendees must agree to the Lawyer in the Library Disclaimer in order to participate.
3. Each attendee is allowed to participate in only one session per program. No individual is allowed to participate in multiple sessions during a single program.
4. Participation in Lawyer in the Library is limited to a total of 4 times per calendar year. This includes all programs. For example, a person could attend 4 Family Law programs, or 2 Family Law and 2 General Law programs, during the year.
   • Any registration that is not canceled at least 24 hours ahead of time will count as one of the 4 sessions. “No-shows” (failing to attend the program without canceling 24 hours in advance) will also count as one of the 4 sessions.
   • Waitlist registration does not count towards the 4 sessions per year, unless it results in participation in the program.
   • Attending a session with another person as his/her additional attendee counts as one of the 4 sessions.
   • Law Library staff will cancel registrations for anyone who registers after their 4 sessions for the year have been exhausted.
   Note: Participation in Law Day or other special Law Library events does not count toward the 4-session limit.
5. Participants must treat the volunteer attorneys, staff, and other patrons with respect. Yelling, name calling, and other disrespectful or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from the session by Law Library staff.
6. All participants must adhere to the prescribed time limit for the session.
7. Participants are not permitted to contact the volunteer attorney after the program or retain the volunteer attorney for the legal matter discussed at the program.

Right to appeal

• Within 10 days, any decision made by the Law Library staff in relation to these rules may be appealed to the Law Library Manager for reconsideration.
• Appeals of decisions or suspensions imposed by the Law Library Manager may be made to the Second Judicial District Court Assistant Court Administrator.
• Failure to submit an appeal within 10 days of the decision, will be considered a waiver of the right to appeal.