Public Law Library
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OKALOOSA COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
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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 County 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.
See the end of this page for the current list of Board members.
The Law Library is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, closed between 12:00PM-1:00PM.
You can contact the Law Library at (850) 651-7256, or by email at lawlibrary@myokaloosa.com.
We're here to help!
Need forms?
- Free access is available to flcourts.gov, the Florida Bar Association, and many other form sites
- A limited selection of family law form packets are available *
- Forms and copies are available at $.25/page for black and white, and $.75/page for color *
Need a Notary?
- Basic notary services are available at $10.00/signature *
(You must provide witnesses if your document requires them.)
Need space for research, reading, or work?
- Two spacious areas are designed for working in quiet
- Free access is offered to the internet, Okaloosa County court records, Turbocourt, and Fastcase
- A quick-print area is available to print and go of forms
- Two areas are set up for Zoom hearings or calls
(Using our Zoom areas for hearings? Please bring your paperwork and try to arrive 5-10 minutes early to log in.)
For our OBA Members: If you need a private room for an hour, half-day or full-day, please see the Law Librarian for more information.
Need to complete your CLE requirements?
- The current year CLE release and prior year CLE disks are available for check-out
- OBA attorneys can check the disks out for training for 10 business days
Please remember that the Law Library staff are not legal professionals and, respectfully, cannot provide legal advice, assist with selecting or completing forms, or address your legal questions. We encourage you to seek legal advice from a licensed legal professional on these matters.
The team from Legal Services of North Florida conducts a free clinic on the third Monday of each month from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the Law Library. There is no registration needed, walk-ins only. They address many of the same issues as our own Ask A Lawyer Program (registration information below).
*The Law Library accepts cash, debit, and credit cards for pay services (forms, copies, and notary services). Payment is due at the time of service. Tap pay is not available at this time. Cash payments are accepted in bills under $20.00 and quarters only.
New Service! Have your marriage ceremony conducted at the Annex Extension.
Click HERE for more information and to access the registration form link.
Please note: The website askalawyer.com is not affiliated with the Okaloosa County Law Library's Ask A Lawyer Program.
The Ask A Lawyer program (ALP) is a collaborative effort with the Okaloosa Bar Association, whereby Okaloosa County pro-se litigants can meet with a local volunteer attorney through a 30-minute one-time Zoom call for guidance on a variety of civil legal situations. The program is not available to commercial litigants, or to any criminal matters.
ALP sessions are offered throughout the month as our volunteer attorneys' schedules allow. Due to the number of requests, we tend to run a waiting list on several areas of legal practice.
Consultations are held via Zoom and you must pre-register by clicking the link below and completing the registration form.
Please note: Recording, audio or video, of ALP sessions is not allowed.
Areas of law addressed in the ALP:**
- Small claims
- Landlord/Tenant
- Debt collection
- Probate
- Family law (divorce, custody, child support, time sharing, alimony)
- Estate planning
**ALP does not address criminal, traffic, appellate, juvenile, federal, guardianship, or mental health issues.
If you aleady have an attorney for your legal matter, please consult with your attorney.
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Chairman: |
Honorable William F. Stone |
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Member: |
Brad Embry |
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Member: |
Sherri Cox |
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Member: |
David S. Rehr |
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Member: |
Stephanie Ockunzzi, Esq. |
The meeting schedule for the Board of Trustees for the Law Library for 2027 is as follows:
- Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027
- Wednesday, July 28, 2027
- Wedneday, October 27, 2027
All meetings are held from 12:00PM-1:00PM at the Annex Extension Building, Room HR 2-501.
For questions about the Board of Trustees meeting, please reach out to the Law Library at lawlibrary@myokaloosa.com.