Legal Assistance and Research
JCLS connects you to essential legal tools and services to help you navigate the law with confidence. Access Oregon Law Help for free, reliable information on civil legal issues like housing, family law, and public benefits. Dive into the State of Oregon Law Library for comprehensive legal research materials, including court opinions and statutes. Through the Oregon State Bar, patrons can explore BarBooks, a premier collection of legal guides written by Oregon attorneys. Whether you’re researching a legal issue or seeking guidance, your library is here to support your journey.
Find legal information with the Interactive Guide or browse the Legal Information Library. Use the Referral Database to find free or low-cost legal help, or find community organizations that offer support for legal issues.
Resources include Legal Information Topics, Lawyer Referral Service, a low-cost Modest Means Program, and special legal assistance programs for minors and military personnel.
Access to Nolo legal self-help guides through the Legal Information Reference Center database.
Center for Nonprofit Legal Services
Application for legal services from licensed attorneys. Assistance focuses on Housing/Consumer Law, Family Law, Income Maintenance, and Individual Rights. For residents of Jackson County who meet eligibility requirements.
Legal research collection and services for legal professionals, litigants, and the general public. Includes printed materials and also Oregon and Federal legal research databases.
Local and statewide forms for Protective Orders, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant, Family Law, Civil, Criminal, and Probate. Self Help legal information on selected topics and links to other resources. Instructions for going to court and Jury Duty.
Self-Help Legal Books by Nolo
Local and State Laws
Oregon Administrative Rules
Oregon Revised Statutes
Codified Ordinances of Jackson County
Medford Municipal Code
City of Ashland Municipal Code