Historical Documents & Rare Books
WWII "Doctors' Trial" Documents from Nuremberg, Germany
The Florida Supreme Court has a trove of unique documents in its own archives for materials from the World War II era. A unique collection of documents come from the 46th Justice, Harold L. "Tom" Sebring. Most of them he brought to Tallahassee from Europe.
The Case of Mary Smith
The Florida Supreme Court’s law library has very old and rare law books that predate the library and Court, stretching back to the time of King James I of England and before. Some of them are frankly a little spooky.
One such book in the Court's collection is a volume describing an actual trial in the year 1616 of a woman named Mary Smith. Her crime? -- Witchcraft.
Miranda v Arizona (1966)
"You have the right to remain silent." Few legal phrases are as well known as this one. Yet it did not exist until June 13, 1966, when the U.S. Supreme Court first announced it as a principle of American law in the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona.
Evolution of Justice in Florida: Documents, Images and Books
The exhibit and booklet
reflect major components of the judiciary: the law, cases, the court system, juries, and justices.
Supreme Court Library
The Supreme Court Library is open to the public Monday - Friday, excluding Court Holidays, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The library is located in downtown Tallahassee, Florida, directly across from the Capitol building. The mailing address is:
The Supreme Court Library
500 S. Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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