April 2024: News & Events

National Poetry Month

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

- Marcus Tullius Cicero

"In California, we know libraries hold more than books — they are the heart of our communities. During National Library Week, we honor our libraries and library workers and the endless possibilities they offer to enrich the lives of Californians across the state."

- Governor Gavin Newsom

The library is open to the public Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming MCLEs:

Registration required 24-hours in advance at www.saclaw.org

Do not delay; space is limited!

4/26: Administrative Hearings, Nuts & Bolts

1:30 - 2:30 PM

1 MCLE credit

This webinar is the final of a popular and informative four-part program designed to walk attorneys and litigants through the process and strategies to handle an administrative hearing.

The Honorable Presiding Judge Heather Rowan and the Honorable Judge Sean Gavin will share their views of best practices for preparing and presenting a case before the Office of Administrative Hearings.

This webinar will cover the post-hearing process, including post-hearing briefing, reopening of the record, and the proposed decision. The judges will also provide general tips and provide time for questions from all four sessions.

Part 1 provided an introduction to the Office of Administrative Hearings and an overview of general administrative law concepts. Part 2 covered the pre-hearing process. Part 3 covered the hearing process. All are available in our on-demand MCLE collection.

California Civil Rights Department Offers Free Virtual Workshops

April 10: Fair Housing Protections for People with Criminal Histories

April 16: Fair Housing Rights for Californians with Disabilities

Additional Programs, Services, & Updates

Lawyers in the Library Program Appointments

Virtual 20-minute appointments for the public will continue to be available in April.

Lottery opens: Friday, April 12 at 6 a.m. for appointments on Wednesday, April 17.

Lottery open: Friday, April 19 at 6 a.m. for appointments on Wednesday, April 24.

Lottery instructions: to enter the lottery visit the LITL page for a link on the dates listed above. When the lottery is open, the entry form will be live. Enter the lottery by completing the live form online when the lottery is open.

LITL Program

SH@LL Appointments

Self-Help @ the Law Library (SH@LL) provides general legal information and basic legal assistance with a range of issues to those who do not have a lawyer and who either live in Sacramento County or have a qualifying case in Sacramento Superior Court.

Issues where SH@LL may assist:

Simple complaints for breach of contract lawsuits

Simple answers to breach of contract lawsuits

Simple complaints for personal injury and property damage lawsuits

Simple answers to personal injury and property damages lawsuits

Enforcement of Judgment

Motions to Set Aside Default

Motions to Extend Time for Service

Name Changes

Name and Gender Changes

Confidential Safe At Home Name Changes

Requests for Entry of Default

Oppositions to Civil Forfeitures

Claims of Exemption from Wage Garnishment or Bank Levy

Motions to and Oppositions to Motions to Compel Discovery

Motions to Pay in Installments

Oppositions to Motions to Deem Admissions Admitted and for Sanctions

Guardianship of the Person Only — obtaining guardianship of a minor

Conservatorship of the Person Only (will be pre-screened for eligibility)

Case Management Statements

Petition for Succession, Spousal Property Petition, and Small Estate Affidavits

SH@LL Appointment Line

Community Outreach Events

We had a wonderful time joining the California State Library's Witkin State Law Library for Sacramento Museum Day, visiting with approximately 300 individuals and families throughout the day!

If you would like the Sacramento County Public Law Library to participate at your community resource event or visit your school or classroom, please send a request to our Outreach & Training Librarian at: programs@saclaw.org.

Circulation & Passports

Are you a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association interested in a library card? If yes, click below!

Card Application

Fees feeling heavy? Step into spring with a call to the circulation desk to update your library user account!

Call Circulation Desk

Planning a summer trip? Avoid waiting until the last minute to renew your passport!

Passport Services