About the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library

The Nevada Supreme Court Law Library is here to help with legal research. You can visit the library in person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on state holidays. You can also chat online from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, call us at 775-684-1640, or email reference@nvcourts.nv.gov for help. The library has many resources, including legal books and online materials, and is open to the public for legal research. The librarians are here to assist with finding information and using the library’s resources.

Welcome to the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library! 

This guide provides an overview of our collection and services, and answers some of our most frequently asked questions.  

If you have questions, or need assistance, there are a variety of ways to contact us:

• Visit in-person: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (except state holidays)
• Chat online: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm (except state holidays) 
• Call: 775-684-1640 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (except state holidays)
• Email: reference@nvcourts.nv.gov (we will respond during normal business hours)

Use of the Supreme Court of Nevada Law Library's collections and facilities represents a tacit agreement by the patron to abide by all library policies.

The mission of the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library is to serve as a comprehensive current and archival resource for legal research conducted by the Justices and staff of the Nevada Supreme Court, the Judges and staff of the Nevada Court of Appeals, and the entire Nevada Judiciary. The Law Library’s collection and services supplement the in-house legal resources of the Office of the Attorney General and the Legislature. The Law Library also serves the citizens of Nevada, local governments, and the private bar.

The librarians at the Nevada Supreme Court Library are here to help!

• Phone: (775) 684-1640
• Walk-in Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Chat Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm
• Email: Send anytime to reference@nvcourts.nv.gov (responses will be made during normal business hours)

While the library staff cannot fulfill extensive research requests, we can assist in finding information such as:

• Law journal articles, cases, statutes, and regulations (with a citation)
• Historic state and federal statutes
• Additional resources available at the library in Carson City

Feel free to reach out to help!

If you are in the Reno/Carson City area, we would love to see you in the library! Please see this guide for more information about accessing the Law Library.