We are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary of making federal government documents available to the public! The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was created to make sure people have access to government information locally. The public has free access to government documents in depository libraries under Title 44 of the United States Code. The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL) officially joined the FDLP program in February 1974. There are two types of depositories in the FDLP: regional and selective depositories. Regional depositories receive copies of all fe ..read more

  The State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL), in partnership with the Oregon Employment Relations Board, has created a searchable database of final orders from the Oregon Employment Relations Board. The database will be regularly updated, working backward from the most recent orders. Eventually, the database will include final orders dating back to 1979. Users can search for final orders by keyword, order number, subject, and description. Orders not yet available in this database can be found at Employment Relations Board: Final Orders. Additional digital collections from ..read more

One hundred and ten years ago, on February 25, 1913, Oregon's State Library was reorganized and renamed the Supreme Court Library. The Supreme Court Library had previously been operating under the title "Oregon Territorial Library" since its creation by Congress in 1848, and later as the "State Library" when Oregon achieved statehood in 1859.  The newly designated Supreme Court Library's focus was solely legal research under the control of the Oregon Supreme Court. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: Section 1. The library now known as the State Librar ..read more

  Gov. Kate Brown has forgiven approximately $1.8 million in unpaid court fines and fees in traffic violations in Oregon circuit courts that have prevented nearly 7,000 Oregonians from getting their driver’s license reinstated. The Governor’s remission order allows affected individuals to seek reinstatement of their driver license through the Oregon Department of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV). The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is responsible for implementing the Governor’s order and for notifying the DMV when a person no longer owes fines and fees on a c ..read more

Exterior view of the Oregon Supreme Court Building on September 22, 2022. Melissa Beer | State of Oregon Law Library UPDATE: The 2850 Broadway St. NE location closes at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, November 3. We will reopen on Monday, November 7, at 8:00 a.m. at 1163 State St., Salem, Oregon.   The State of Oregon Law Library is preparing to move back to 1163 State Street! The Supreme Court Building closed temporarily in the fall of 2019 for renovations to preserve and protect the historic structure and improve safety, function, efficiency, and access for years to come. The project includes ..read more

Record breaking heat killed nearly 100 people throughout Oregon in June of 2021. Most of those who died were lower-income or older residents without access to air conditioning and who couldn't leave their homes. Fortunately, in 2022, Oregon has not experienced the extreme temperatures felt last year, but heat waves continue. As a result of last year's heat deaths, Senate Bill 1536 was introduced during the 2022 legislative session. The bill passed as an emergency measure and took effect upon passage. The new law (Or Laws 2022, ch 86, §§ 1-2) amends the Oregon Residential Landlord Te ..read more

  The Oregon State Bar, through a grant from the Professional Liability Fund, is making the BarBooks available online to all library patrons for the first time. The BarBooks is a library of treatises that are published by the Oregon State Bar. These books are aimed at lawyers, but they are also a valuable resource for those who are representing themselves. Most of these books include sample legal forms that are specific to the Oregon courts and law.   For the general public, you will need to contact SOLL staff (during library operating hours) and reques ..read more

SOLL is reopening its physical location on Monday, April 18, 2022. Our new library hours beginning 4/18 are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Protective face coverings are not required in the library. However, the wearing of masks is encouraged. For the safety of all, please stay home if you are sick. Hand sanitizer is available at the public computers and at the entrance to the library. Library seating will remain limited so that we can provide adequate space between users. Food and unsealed drinks are not allowed in the library. If you have any que ..read more

Passed by Congress February 26, 1869, and ratified February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment granted Black men the right to vote. Article XV Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude— Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. The amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution despite failing to pass in Oregon. Oregon, however, could not overturn the rule of the land. The Oreg ..read more

Jury duty is a vital civic responsibility and should be taken seriously by all citizens. Unfortunately, some scammers are using jury duty as a cover to steal financial and personal information. The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) reports Oregonians are being targeted by fraudulent phone calls, emails, or texts threatening them with fines, prosecution, or jail time for failing to comply with jury service. State and federal courts do not require anyone to provide sensitive information in a telephone call, email, or text. Oregon state courts may provide jury notices and reminders ..read more