PURPOSE

The Simcoe County Law Association (“SCLA”) is dedicated to enhancing and supporting the practice of law in Simcoe County.

The SCLA is responsible for maintaining a law library (staffed) at the Court House, 4th Level, 75 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario, to meet the research needs of its members. 

An excellent collection, computer research access and study/work areas are provided to members of the bar.

The SCLA also maintains a Lawyer’s Lounge and Robing Room Facilities for its members and counsel visiting from other counties. 

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  SIMCOE COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION

  Contact Information
  Court House, 4th level
  75 Mulcaster Street
  Barrie, Ontario L4M 3P2
  Toll Free: 1-866-692-6163
  Tel: 705-739-6569
  Fax: 705-728-8136
  Email: [email protected]

  Key Contact
  Rhea Smith, Librarian

  Staff Hours
  Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  
  Serves Approximately 400 lawyers in the county including Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood, Alliston and Bradford.

  Services and Public Circulation
  The Library provides photocopying, printing, faxing services and the Collection circulates to members of the Simcoe Law Association and is available for court use by other Lawyers in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Facilities are only for the use of Association Members and visiting Lawyers. Public access and/or use of the Library is restricted.

  History
  The Association was incorporated in 1890 to serve the lawyers in Simcoe County.
  
  Computer User Workstations
  Five, plus one each in the Barrister's lounges in Collingwood, Orillia and Midland.
  
  The LibraryCo Tool Kit of Electronic Resources is available on the 3 research computers in Barrie and also on the computers in the satellites. This site links the user to free use of LexisNexis Quicklaw including Halsbury's Laws of Canada and three new Practice Areas: Criminal, Family and Litigation.  The site also links to a number of free research sites including Canlii, e-Laws and Justice Canada.
  
  Facility
  The library is located on the 4th level of the Barrie Courthouse. The library is approximately 1900 square feet with an adjacent lawyer's lounge and robing rooms. There are two study carrels available, seating for 14 at the worktables and a TV/VCR.
  
  Accessibility
  Wheelchair accessible.