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This guide gives basic information about legal materials and resources for people who are representing themselves in court (also called Pro Se, Pro Per, or Proper Person Litigants). This guide is not meant to replace a detailed legal research guide or advice from a lawyer.
See also How to Locate the Law: A Guide to Locating Nevada Law and Legal Resources
A Law Library is a special library that helps people find legal materials. These libraries usually have books that explain the law, important legal documents, and access to online legal information. The librarians at these libraries know a lot about legal resources and can help you find what you need. The Nevada Supreme Court law librarians can help you in person, or you can reach them by chat, email, or phone.
| What We CAN Do | What We CANNOT Do |
|---|---|
| Make referrals to proper agencies and legal service providers | Give legal advice. This is usually any question that includes the phrases "can I?" or "should I" or "am I interpreting ___ correctly?" or "how do I?" |
| Direct public to sources of law and forms | Interpret statutes, cases, or regulations |
| Instruct how to use legal materials | Offer opinions on legal issues |
| Explain format requirements for pleadings | Select specific forms and/or instruct you on what you should put in those forms |
| Locate informative reading materials | Make referrals for specific attorneys |
| Provide a limited numbers of cases, statutes, and/or regulations via email, when you provide us with the citations | Perform legal research for you. We cannot answer, "can you help me find cases on landlord/tenant law?" However, we can tell you how to do this type of research yourself. |
A lawyer can help you apply Nevada law to your individual legal situation and help you determine if legal remedies are available. For more information on how to hire a lawyer, please visit our Find a Lawyer box.