The Sarasota County Law Library is a legal reference library available for anyone to use by appointment only. It was established on August 15, 1959 by a special act of the Florida Legislature. It is a dependent special district managed by a board of directors.
- Books can be looked at onsite, but cannot be checked out from the library.
- The library has a small collection of essential materials.
- Access is available to Fast Case, which is an online legal database.
- Three computers are available for public use.
- Printing is free, but only for legal research purposes.
- Staff does not offer legal interpretation of any law.
Law Library is open by appointment only. Call 941-861-8191 to arrange an appointment.
Library Location: Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
2002 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota FL 34237
Phone: (941) 861-8191
Law Librarian will be available Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4pm
Additional information can be found at the Twelfth Judicial Circuit's website, https://www.jud12.flcourts.org/
Additional law library resources are available in south Sarasota County on the second floor of the Robert L. Anderson Government Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice and in Manatee County at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton.