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Updated: 10/17/08

Reference librarians are available at the San Diego County Public Law Library to answer legal reference questions by e-mail. 

Include:

• a description of the question or problem that you have, being as complete and specific as possible. 
• the name of the city or town where you live or work so that we might direct you to a library or other resource in your area that may be of further help. 

We can:  Suggest resources that can help you decide how you can handle your legal issues and help you to find agencies that may be able to help you handle your legal issue.  Use our e-mail reference service to have a reference librarian answer brief questions and provide research guidance.

Note: Individuals with lengthy and/or complex reference questions will be directed to a law library in their area.

We cannot:

1. provide answers to questions that call for a legal opinion, including information about statutes of limitations,
2. interpret the law for you,
3. conduct research for you, or
4. suggest specific forms that you should use.

Response time: Normally, we will respond to you with an answer or a suggestion on how to further pursue your question within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.