Law Library Fines & Fees
Law Library fines and fees are charged according to the following schedule:
| Reserve | General Collection | Video / Umbrella | Lost or Damaged Item | Overdue Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 per hour | $1.00 per day | $2.00 per day | $110.00 per item + overdue and recall fines | $5.00 per day |
| $48 max | $14 max | $14 max | No max |
- Renew your books through your Library Account to avoid fines.
- Late general collection materials accrue daily fines.
- Late casebooks, Cool Stuff, and other Reserve items accrue fines immediately at an hourly rate.
- All fines and charges are added to the patron’s student account on GU Experience.
- Payments must be made through the Student Accounts office. Payments are not accepted at the Circulation Desk.
- Email the Circulation Desk, call (202-662-9131), or visit the Circulation Desk for questions concerning the amount or the reason for fines or charges.
Lost Items
- All items overdue by four weeks are declared lost by the Law Library.
- In addition to any accrued overdue and recall fines, the patron will be charged a replacement fee of $110.00.
- Replacement bills for videos and umbrellas may be issued beginning one week past the due date.
- Replacement bills for Reserve materials may be issued beginning four days past the due date.
- Replacement fees will be waived if the item is returned before replacement is charged.
Damaged Items
- Patrons that return a damaged item will be charged a replacement fee.
Recalls
- You will receive an email notice if an item you borrowed has been recalled by the library to meet an operational need.
- You will be provided a new due date for the item.
- Fines will be assessed if a recalled item is not returned by the new due date.
Overdue Fine/Lost Book Appeal
- Contact the Circulation Desk to appeal a notice for a fine or submit an Overdue/Lost Book Fine Appeal Form.
- Be prepared to explain why the book was not renewed.
Claims Returned Procedure
- Contact the Circulation Desk if you received a lost book or overdue notice for materials that you believe have been returned, or submit a Patron Claims Returned Form (which contains additional information regarding our Claims Returned Procedure).
- Your library privileges are not affected while the Law Library investigates your claim.
Local Academic Library Books (including from Main Campus)
- Books borrowed by choosing Request book from a Local Academic Library within the catalog fall under the policies, procedures, and fines indicated by that lending library.
- Specifically, books loaned from the main campus fall under Lauinger Library policies, fines, and procedures. For questions regarding these books, contact Lauinger Library’s Access Services.
- If a book from a local academic library needs to be renewed, please login to My Library Account. From the list on the left-hand menu, choose the library that loaned you the copy, and then click Renew under the appropriate book title. The system will let you know if the title has been successfully renewed.