Government and Law

The Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents – Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Public access is guaranteed by law. (Title 44 United States Code).

Search Ohio and Michigan court cases and statutes as well as Federal 6th Circuit materials and the United States Supreme Court cases.
*Available only inside Library Locations.

Provides full content of Presidential Executive Orders, Congressional Bills, Statues, and Supreme Court decisions.

News regarding law and attorney-related information in the Toledo area with up-to-date articles on current events. Information requiring a paid subscription is not available through this link.

Understandable explanation of rights laws and best practices, and form letters empowering victims to exercise their rights.

Containers forms, resources, and attorney information on where to go for assistance while maintaining privacy. The project is guided by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and the Ohio Library Council.

Legal GPS is a platform that helps new & existing businesses “do legal” without having to hire a lawyer.

Wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations with reliable health information.

Provides legal forms including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, attorney state directory, and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language. Self-guided video