Public Computers

In Seattle:

The Public Law Library's Seattle location at the King County Courthouse has five public computers with two hour time limits and two computers with fifteen minute time limits. The computers have Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and HeinOnline. One computer also offers SupportCalc. Patrons may retrieve files from floppy disc, USB flash drive or CD-ROM and save to floppy disc or to USB flash drive. Floppy disks, writable CDs, and USB Flash Drives are available for purchase at the Library for $.50, $1.00, and $10.00 respectively. Printouts are 15 cents per page. The Seattle location also has three computers that are reserved for subscription database access only. Read more about that service below.

In Kent:

The Public Law Library's Kent location at the Maleng Regional Justice Center has two public computers with two hour time limits. The computers have Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and HeinOnline. Additionally, there is one public computer with Westlaw access and a second computer with Lexis access. One computer also offers SupportCalc.

Subscription Databases:

Several different subscription databases are available for public use at both Public Law Library locations. There is no charge for using the databases. However, printouts are 15 cents per page. Patrons may not save or email files from the Westlaw or Lexis terminals. There is currently no sign-up procedure. Westlaw and Lexis terminals have a 90 minute time limit. The databases are NOT available through the Public Law Library's website and must be accessed in person.

Westlaw Public Access:

Available on two workstations at the Public Law Library's Seattle location and one workstation at the Kent location. Includes full text searching of all 50 states and federal cases and statutes. Also includes Find and KeyCite.

LexisNexis with Shepard's:

Available on one workstation at the Public Law Library's Seattle location and one workstation at the MRJC Branch. Includes full text searching of Washington Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Washington federal cases. Law review articles and non-Washington cases available by citation.

HeinOnline:

Available on all public workstations in both locations of the Public Law Library of King County. Includes full text images and searching of law reviews, Federal Register, U.S. treaties and the official U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

SupportCalc:

Available on one workstation in both the Seattle and Kent locations of the Public Law Library. SupportCalc is a computer program created by Legal+Plus Software Group. With data you provide, SupportCalc helps you fill out the Washington State Child Support forms. The program has gathered together all the laws in Washington State pertinent to the Washington Child Support Guidelines and the mandatory domestic relations forms, as well as a thorough understanding of IRS tables and deductions. Its templates are designed to conform with those developed by the state’s Pattern Forms Committee. SupportCalc can produce the Child Support Worksheets, the Financial Declaration, the Law Enforcement Form, and the Confidential Information Form.