ASK A LAWYER | SERVICES | ABOUT | GOVERNING BOARD |
***COVID-19 NOTICE*** |
To ensure that social distancing may be maintained, no more that two patrons at one time will be allowed to use the Law Librry. Priority is given to patrons that schedule an appointment. |
The Law Library will be CLOSED from March 5th, 8 am through March 9th at 1 pm.
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension | Monday - Friday |
1940 Lewis Turner Blvd., Rm 2-002 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 | Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
850-651-7256 |
Limited Hours:
Due to budget constraints, the library hours may be altered when staff is off. Scheduled closings are posted in advance. Please call to confirm hours.
The Ask A Lawyer program (ALP) is a collaborative effort with the Okaloosa Bar Association whereby patrons can set a 30-minute Zoom appointment to meet with a local attorney for a one-time consultation to get answers to a variety of civil legal questions, assistance with filling out form packets, as well as general procedural information. Please click here to request your appointment for the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month.
Consultations may include:
Legal Consultations will not be provided for criminal, juvenile, guardianship or mental health issues.
To prepare for your consultation:
Consultations are currently being held by Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Please click here to open the ALP Consultation Request form.
ALP is a limited legal advice service and should not be considered a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011.
Resources:
The following resources are available in the Law Library:
*The Law Library accepts CASH ONLY and is not able to provide change.
**PRINT COLLECTION INCLUDES:
**The Law Library is a reference library. All material from the "Print Collection" may not be checked out or removed from the library.
ONLINE RESEARCH DATABASE:
Access to state and federal primary law material through WestlawNext public access.
NOTARY:
Notary services are availabel for a fee of $3 per stamp.
Staff Assistance:
Staff is available to direct you to material in the print collection and the online database which will assist you with your legal questions. Limited instructions are provided on how to use the various resources available in the Law Library and at the public access computers.
Library staff can:
Library staff cannot:
CLE's:
The Law Library maintains a collection of Florida Bar CLE material which may be checked out by members of the Bar Association.
In 1967 a Special Act by the Florida Legislature created the Okaloosa County Law Library. The Special Act "provides for the establishment and maintenance of a central library for the use of county officials and the judges and offices of the several courts; declaring same to be a public need and for a general county purpose” (Ch. 67-1787 Laws of Florida, as amended 89-416).
The Okaloosa Law Library is committed to providing equal access to the courts for the legal community and the general public. The Law Library is committed to serving the public, self-represented litigants, and the legal community by providing access to legal material in both print and electronic format.
The Law Library is governed by a statutorily created five member Board of Trustees: the Administrative Judge, a County Commissioner, the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller, and two private attorneys. As a public entity, the Law Library advertises its Board meetings in compliance with the Florida Sunshine Laws. Law Library meetings are open to the public.
Chairman: |
Honorable William F. Stone |
Members: |
J.D. Peacock |
Members: |
Robert A. "Trey" Goodwin |
Members: |
Timothy W. Shaw, Esq. |
Members: |
Stephanie Ockunzzi, Esq. |
***PLEASE NOTE*** |
The Law Library is not authorized to answer any legal questions, give legal advice, recommend legal forms or give lawyer referrals. |
Okaloosa County Law Library
1940 N. Lewis Turner Blvd.
Rm 2-002
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 651-7256
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 689-5050 or 423-1542 for all departments.