Driving under the influence (DUI) is a very serious offense. A Nevada County judge once said that other than placing a gun in one’s hand, the next most dangerous thing one does is get behind the wheel of a vehicle while being under the influence of any substance. Alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, marijuana, and […]
Jeannie Wood, Nevada County Superior Court Law Librarian
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Holiday closures at Nevada County Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator / Small Claims Advisor / Law Library
November 16, 2021 – Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator / Small Claims Advisor / Law Library — all located at the Nevada County Superior Court in Nevada City — will be fully closed on the following dates: • Monday November 22 through Wednesday November 24, 2021 (Happy Thanksgiving). Normal office hours will resume on […]
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Nevada County Law Library opens Aug. 2
The Nevada County Law Library, Self-Help Center and Office of the Family Law Facilitator, located in the Nevada County Superior Court, 201 Church Street, Suite 9, Nevada City, will reopen to the public on August 2, 2021. In keeping with COVID-19 compliant protocols, masks are required at all times. In addition to the traditional […]
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Nevada County Law Library is Back (by appointment)
The Nevada County Law Library and Self-Help Center, located in the Nevada County Superior Court, 201 Church Street, Suite 9, Nevada City, will be open for in-person use of the library books and of public computers by appointment only starting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. We have limited capacity to keep COVID-19 compliant protocols in […]
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Noon Time Legal Seminar on Feb. 16: Hot Topics in California Cannabis Agriculture
January 5, 2021 – As cannabis quickly becomes normalized in our community, local, state, federal and international approaches to cannabis farming are shifting, often in exciting and dramatic ways. Heather will be presenting on the current laws affecting cannabis farming, such as regional branding and cannabis appellations, the Williamson Act and Right to Farm ordinances, […]
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Nevada County Law Library Noon Time Legal Seminars – 2021
December 9, 2020 – The Nevada County Law Library will be alternating with the Nevada County Bar Association in presenting monthly Noon Time Legal Seminars, remotely via Zoom, in 2021, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. All seminars are presented by local attorneys and advance registration is required. The fee is $15/seminar for those offered by […]
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Noon time legal seminar: Copyright Law Basics for Artists and Musicians
NEVADA CITY, Calif. January 4, 2017 – Geared towards issues facing artists and musicians, this course offers interested attorneys and the general public an opportunity to acquire a basic foundation in the area of copyright law. Touching on the general legal framework of the 1976 Copyright Act, we will explore: (1) What is a Copyright? […]
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2017 Noon Time Legal Seminars
NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 15, 2016 – The Nevada County Law Library is offering monthly “Noon Time Legal Seminars” to the general public and practicing attorneys on topics of general interest beginning January 2017. These seminars are taught by local attorneys and designed for the lay person, as well as for the practicing attorney, who […]
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Noontime legal seminar: California Cannabis Law Update
NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 1, 2016 – A local, state, and federal law overview, with a focus on Proposition 64 and the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety. Noon Time Legal Seminar, January 17, 2017 12:00 – 1:00 pm Nevada County Superior Court, Law Library, 201 Church Street, Nevada City California Cannabis Law Update Presented by […]
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Noontime Legal Seminar on Nov. 15: Easements
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 31, 2016 – Monthly Noontime Legal Seminars are designed for the lay person, as well as for the practicing attorney. Attorneys receive MCLE credit (Minimum Continuing Legal Education). To enroll, please call 530-265-7161 or email law.librarian@nevadacountycourts.com. The cost is $15 for non-attorneys and $30 for attorneys. We prefer cash or check, […]
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Noontime Legal Seminar: Divorce Basics
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 30, 2016 – Monthly Noontime Legal Seminars are designed for the lay person, as well as for the practicing attorney, who will receive MCLE credit (Minimum Continuing Legal Education). To enroll in these seminars, please call 530-265-7161 or email law.librarian@nevadacountycourts.com. The cost is $15 for non-attorneys and $30 for attorneys. We […]