Rev. 2913.02 (West, Westlaw through file 59of the 132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)). Ex. State statutes are also periodically updated via pocket parts and supplements. e d u / l r)/Rect[230.8867 220.0227 331.668 231.7414]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Though each state citation form will differ slightly, all citations will generally include: T1.3 will be an indispensable source for reference, providing you with the information required for each state's statutory citation. See Bluebook R. 12 in the white pages.). ), The section symbol () followed by a space and the section number containing the statute, The year ofthe code. Citing a Decision Involving a State To cite a state, use either the word "State," "Commonwealth," or "People," depending on which appears on the title page, if citing to a case decided by that state's state court. e d u / l r / v o l 1 9 / i s s 2 / 1 6)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 238.8604 143.4594]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress. 0000005202 00000 n 95-403, 27, at 3338-39, Laws of Fla. 364.339, Fla. Stat. When the discussion deals with the law of an earlier time, as in a discussion of an earlier court opinion construing a statute, the cite should be to the earlier edition of the Florida Statutes with which the discussion deals. Ohio Rev. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . ", "Occasional observations concerning the citation of legal authorities by lawyers and judges. State v. Ruoff, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 2d 231 (Fla. 1987). Basic Format 95-403, 27, 1995 Fla. Laws 3311, 3338-39. The Bluebook is the standard reference source for American legal citation. Name of Act, Pub. Name of Act Section number, Volume number U.S.C. should be in small caps.). Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9 sets forth Florida's Uniform Citation System for Florida legal documents; You must follow Rule 9 when citing Florida cases, statutes, rules, etc. Do not cite to an annotated edition unless referencing materials not present in the official codification. . endobj Assuming you opt to include a year when citing the print volume of an unofficial U.S. Code: Each of the three codes mentioned herein are periodically updated with supplements or pocket parts (that is, small packets that are kept in the back of the applicable volume). B12(p.18): Bluepages rule for state statutes. Citation to theFlorida Statutesis strongly preferred. Code Ann. EXAMPLES - CITATIONS OF . (2000). Continued reference to the Florida Statutes in textual discussions may be useful for purposes of clarity or emphasis. 0000000696 00000 n Chapter 380,Florida Statutes, requires that before undertaking . x-x (year). 1994) (repealed 1995). WHAT AND WHY? (2000). Typically, the electronic database or website will provide a current as of date, e.g., Current through the 2015 1st Reg. 0000016238 00000 n Passenger Co., 908 So. Name v. Name(year ) or (Name v. Name, year). endobj The Supreme Court has held inUnited States v. Lane(1986) thatmisjoinderunder Rule 8(b) is subject to harmless-error analysis. 4332 (1994). Example: City of N. Miami v. Fla. Defenders of theEnv't, 481 So. The statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property is four years. Examples Ct. Feb. 13, 2010). Official name of act, Title No. If the cited statute has been repealed and recodified elsewhere, use either the form (repealed and recodified (year)) or the form (current version atFla. Stat. xxx.xx (year)).. 133 0 obj In Missouri, a woman is arrested for the possession of ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. Name v. Name, Volume number Reporter abbreviation Page number (Court Name). Guides, Tips & Frequently Asked Questions, The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, The Indigo Book: An Open and Compatible Implementation of A Uniform System of Citation, Florida Style Manual (Florida State University Law Review), Uniform Citation System - Rule 9.800 - Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, Bluebook Legal Citation System Guide (Harvard Law School Library), Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (Cornell University Law School), Style Guides for Citing Government Sources, Other Citation Guides (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. However, if parts of the statute's current version appears in both the main volume and supplement, then you must cite to both of these versions. endobj L. No. 1285. Template: Author Forename Author Surname, Title Pages Used (Year Published), http://Website-Url (last visited Oct 10, 2013). f s u . Example: (1995). endobj 5.9.4Quoting Further Internal Subdivisions. 510(b) (Supp. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) If you had found the previous statute online on Lexis or Westlaw, the proper citation would therefore be: 12 U.S.C.A. 1975). 4.1 (7 reviews) Flashcards. F.Supp. 0, \ `8p5 0l`\|A h( Q3X%0.`@,k1n``Y %!9XfYXO@` u 2. Statute Citing 101 Both state and federal statutes are published in books called codes, usually having the statutes compiled by title or subject matter. <<950421C296AEB2110A0000468612FD7F>]/Prev 314019>> 128 0 obj This guide is intended to help NSU College of Law Students with legal citations, The section number of what you are citing, The year of the code volume (not the year it was enacted. According to Bluebook Rule 12.9.2, ordinances are cited analogously to statutes. 175 0 obj . Make sure to use the year of the code, not the year of the statute. The general layout of a state code citation is: For example, Florida can be found on page 252. 0000014739 00000 n 364.339, Fla. Stat. . The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Florida legal documents, Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th edition)." Uniform Citation System - Rule 9.800 - Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure Blue Book Example: l a w . Test. The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. 0000003881 00000 n When the discussion deals with the law of an earlier time, as in a discussion of an earlier court opinion construing a statute, cite to the earlier edition of theFlorida Statuteswith which the discussion deals. Check the Blue Book for citation help. If you are using Chicago style and your instructor or supervisor wants you to include a listing for statutes in your bibliography as well, use the same format as you would for the footnote. Also, take note of the jurisdiction of the citing cases. Other Florida sources were not addressed at all by the Bluebook. Legislative Materials 3.1 Typeface of Legislative Materials 3.2 Florida Legislative Journals See infraRule 5.7. xref From the conception of that project, the editors realized that citation to many Florida-specific sourcesparticularly those generated by the Florida Legislaturewould lead to confusion if conventional Bluebook citation forms were followed. 409.405. Legal materials include federal and state statutes, court decisions and court cases, executive orders, legislative materials, federal hearings and testimony, federal regulations, patents, constitutions and charters, treaties, and international conventions. For more information on whether you are looking at the official and authentic U.S. Code on the internet, please click here. %%EOF endobj 0000001694 00000 n iii Introduction The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and schol- ars in the proper use of citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. xWnF}W# K}vpVPJR6"/(ZT/33gEIG*ypvqD,"m}ZAqhFb07B .b\y]5w 1/TDr`< YpH TI$J52}8? b iL'J (d)Multiple SubdivisionsWithin a Single Section. Books Example of a book: Cases Also included is theofficial/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. of the annual statement of intent that accompanies each General Bluebook Citation for Legal Materials The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. Jurisdiction Tables and Abbreviations: Table T.1. endobj The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation Available at both GL and HL, Call Number: KF245.B58 2010 Introduction to Basic Legal Citation By Peter W. Martin. 90. To find the currency ofLexis, the information for the statute can be found underneath the "Copy Citation" box but before the text of the citation itself. Do not capitalize or abbreviate section(s) in textual discussions. Basic form It is important to refer to the Bluebookfor each state, as the format varies by state. Table T.1includes the official names and legal citation abbreviations for federal and state statutory compilations. According to The Bluebook, you may add the name of a statute as it appears in the session law if (1) you are citing to an entire act as codified in the United States Code, (2) if the statute is commonly cited that way, or (3) if the information aids in identification of the material cited (Rule 12, p. 120, and Rule 12.3.1 (a)). Section 216.177 (2016) of the FloridaStatutesgoverns the form and content 0000002649 00000 n 165 0 obj 167 0 obj 89-670, 9, 80 Stat. endobj Florida Statues Florida Style Manual 1. Ann. I 1983). 136 0 obj x (year). Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9. and Special Session of the Twenty-Fourth Legislature.. 161 0 obj Section 90.803(23), Florida Statutes (2000), currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse. Eliminate the section number and catchline unless it is needed for a specific purpose. 0000003366 00000 n <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[493.2393 612.5547 540.0 625.4453]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 0000000016 00000 n Similar to federal codes, state statutes may be published in both an official code and an unofficial code. Cite a statute in its location in the U.S. Code. endobj Copies of the Bluebook, 20th edition can be found on Reserve in the CSS Library. <>stream To alleviate the confusion caused in footnotes such as the one above, use a narrative to tie the blocks of material together: Under section 680.1031(1)(g),Florida Statutes, a finance lease is defined as a lease in which [t]he lessor does not select, manufacture, or supply the goods. In addition, the lessee must receive a copy of the contract evidencing the lessors purchase of the goods on or before the lease contract or, in the case of a non-consumer lease, the lessor must on or before the signing of the lease contract by the lessee . T1.3 (p. 248): Entries for each state's statute citation formula. All authors should strive to properly cite sources in all documents, whether legal documents or scholarly works. Buncayo v. Dribin, 533 So. Name v. Name, Volume number Reporter abbreviation Page number (Court Name). The first time a statute is cited, there must be an indication of the year of the statute under discussion. L. No. 115-132). 186.021(1), (4), Fla. Stat. Refer to an entire chapter in the same manner as a section. This name may be used in a textual discussion. Where the id. form is used, do not include the year of the statute with the citation unless the short form citation is to a statute of a different year. If a statute has been amended or a new statute has been enacted and it appears in either a supplement or a pocket part,BluebookRule 12.3.1(e)says that you must cite it accordingly. Handy reference for citing state statutes: Look at T1.3 for the required components of the citation as well as the proper abbreviation of the state code. . <> ,l:x\V0`r`uifa`AaNQ# p42H00$0"k0q3c`O@ie!F@V%o D Z For example, section 688.001,Florida Statutes, states: Sections 688.001-688.009 may be cited as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. The phrase Uniform Trade Secrets Act is the name of the statute and the Act. 126 0 obj So, just cite to either the Lexis or Westlawunofficial code: (For law review footnotes, Ohio Rev. Introduction. F., F.2d or F.3d for Federal Reporter (circuit courts) For scholarly citation format, the main difference is that the name of the code is in small and large caps for scholarly citation format. Section Number(s) 2601-2654. Year (2006). Bluebook R12.3 requires you to cite the official U.S.C. For California statutes, the Bluebook allows citations to Deering's California Codes Annotated (available in print and on Lexis) or West's Annotated California Codes (available in print and on Westlaw). 309 Village Drive !pCyiB(hakJ%a"J m,)Slp@[qY)p"\ 92g($,(0noclFT)/2U:8ZjMtynDJ9}22yKeK:p1bCgnX+nDk. When citing an official or unofficial version of the code that appears online in an electronic database or on a public website, use the year indicated by the database as the most current version of the statute, unless specifically citing to a previous version. trailer Except for citations to case reporters, all citation forms should be spelled out in full if used as an integral part of a sentence either in the text or in footnotes. If citing to a statute that is available on a commercial online service such as Lexis or Westlaw, provide the following: Title, Chapter, or Volume (see T. 1) Code (cite to the official code if at all possible) Section Publisher, editor or compiler Name of the database Each chapter of theFlorida Statutesis further divided into sections. (optional if citing to the current code - Bluebook R. 12.3.2 per the 21st edition of the Bluebook), The abbreviation of the code used (here, U.S.C.A. There are two types of statutes you will cite: Federal Statutes (United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, or the Federal Register): these conventions can be found in T1.1 of the Bluebook. Code Ann. Use a single section symbol with a space between the section symbol and the sections number. endobj of 1993, 29 U.S.C. 92.Fla. The phrase should be italicized as any other textual reference to a publication. Federal Statutes (Rule 12): A full citation to a federal statute includes three basic elements: 1. regional reporter, many faculty authors will cite the decision using a "blank" cite, that is, three underscores, followed by the abbreviated official reporter name, followed by another three underscores. See supraRule 5.7. If the statute has been amended more than once, citation to the earlier edition of theFlorida Statutesalone is sufficient. The official name of the act; 2. 127 0 obj 1983. For more information on how to cite supplements, please seeBluebookRule 3.1(c). (2) The official federal code is the United States Code (U.S.C. )\/ ~0Z;VtM&:l+-vI7}1n#W~kLsW{g&ZtF-Np/%dyOi2nVr xselWY%@9koiERA],TxkFl- @s )_ \p`* yC^b 8N- QZJko$3*,it-#zmqlhkk9 GRE \r.9T{ O!CJ0u)[B2lzV "k[Q;POp3YRtTZ8t|(t6ljP-rN1EyaqUYcCZb7`4qi6Ll].znFAkmSfk'# Beginning in 1999, the Florida Statutes have been published in their entirety annually. Abbott Labs., Inc. v. Gen. Elec. The United States Code is the official code for federal statutes. 101-336, 2, 104 Stat. (a) Single section. Alternatively, cite the statute in its original publication in the Statutes at Large, rather than in the code. 174.020 (2001)." A statute has a name only if there is a specific statement to that effect in the statute itself. (NOTE: The UCF Library provides access to many InfoTrac databases), Ask Us | UCF Homepage | UCF Libraries Homepage | Orlando, FL 32816 | Contact UCF Libraries | Report a Problem, "designed to aid practitioners and scholars in the proper use of citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and scholars to identify the proper citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. Section 731.34, Florida Statutes (1955), provided for the wifes claim to dower to be free from all liabilities of the deceased spouses estate. Also included is the official/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. [160 0 R 161 0 R 162 0 R 163 0 R 164 0 R 165 0 R 166 0 R 167 0 R] "9e09ypgyQ%jUz;L~(DI} tEVpC=@uP35J/JDnXR;*f(S5D92g($,73Qia9arR^dtadoRkbmg+dROtk\>S\N2i. 158 0 obj 92.53(1), .54(1), Fla. Stat. 240.229, .2997(1), Fla. Stat. Follow the format found in T1.3 to cite the statute. 0000003735 00000 n 191.04, Fla. Stat. Use commas to separate nonconsecutive section numbers. Ohio does not have an official code - the session laws are official. Learn a new language from Mango Languages. Often the official name of the statute is the same as that for the act and is found in the section of the statute referring to Short Title. This guide describes the structure of the state courts in Florida and explains how to find, validate, and cite court decisions. Publication Date: 2010. SBC Communications, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, 981 F.Supp. It is recommended that an attorney be consulted when an interpretation of the law is needed. endobj Therefore, thecorrect citation would be: 12 U.S.C. endobj Federal and State Statutes: Follow appropriate bluebook form under Rule 12 and Table 1. 1455 (1982 & Supp. https://guides.law.ufl.edu/floridacaselaw, Contact the Office of Career and Professional Development, University of Florida Legal Information Center, Rule 9.800: Florida's "Uniform System of Citation", CONSUMER INFORMATION (ABA REQUIRED DISCLOSURES). Abbreviated name of Constitution amend. For a law review article, use small caps for the name of the code. For instance, citation to an Oregon statute must be changed from "OR. A parenthetical indicating either (i) the year the source was published (for code cita-tions) or (ii) the year the statute was passed (for session laws). The Manual is an outgrowth of the Florida State University Law Reviews annual Review of Florida Legislation. 0000001637 00000 n Numerical information that indicates the individual statute (i.e. Bluebook Rule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each state if available. The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Florida legal documents, Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th edition). While the following is an example of a correct citation, try to avoid quotations consisting of large omissions. 619(Fla. 17th Cir. Additionally, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends its use for all citation of legal material. As with cases, there are two short form options for statutes: Id. Name of Act of Year. 2d 514 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988). 0000003036 00000 n 637 (Miami-Dade Cty. See Table T1 in your Bluebook 21st edition for each state's rules and abbreviations.) A chapter in theFlorida Statutesrepresents all of the relevant statutory law on a particular subject. Indent the first line of a block quotation when quoting the entire text. . <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(Legal Writing and Research Commons)/Rect[137.2383 199.1906 306.7939 210.9094]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> In order to ensure the Manual remains a valuable tool for both practitioners and scholars, this Edition also includes updates to the Florida specific tables and resources throughout, provides the current version of Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800, and conforms the Manual to the 20th Edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. Except for citations to case reporters, all citation forms should be spelled out in full if used as an integral part of a sentence either in the text or in footnotes. Six-Step Process To create a correct Bluebook citation, follow this quick six-step process: Figure out what type of source you want to cite: a case, a statute, a book, a journal article, etc. Do not use "at" if citing a difference section of the statute. Number , Section number, Volume number Stat. Please provide the appropriate criminal charges and the legal authority (statute). endobj 996 (N.D. Texas 1997). 2d 459 (Fla. 2005). Stat. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 124.3037 625.4453]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj To cite a state statute using the Bluebook, you will need the following information: the name of the state, the name of the statute, the public law number, and the chapter number. Learn to check the Table T.1 whenever you are citing primary authority. (b)Consecutive Sections. Section 95.11(3)(c), Florida Statutes (2000), governs the statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property. The Law Review welcomes and encourages comments or suggestions for improvement. When citing a statute that has since been amendedonce, indicate the year of amendment, or cite the amending session law in full if pertinent to the discussion. For further information on state statutes, please click here. One of the keys to citing statutes properly is knowing where to find the proper legal citation abbreviations. Bills - legislation introduced by the Senate or the House of Representatives (that may or may not become enacted law). (1989). Rule 12 (p. 111): Rules for citing statutes. BluebookRule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each stateif available. For special rules and exceptions, please see Rule 12. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . 164 0 obj Reference list citation. Sunset and Sundown reports are required by sections 11.61 and 11.611 of theFlorida Statutes. Uniform Citation System This rule applies to all legal documents, including court opinions. UCF library staff are not able to provide any legal advice. ,d, endobj Representative Abrams turned the focus of the debate to paragraph (1)(b). While the legislature may create specific chapters, the legislatures Division of Statutory Revision has the final authority to determine where the legislation will be codified. A law that appears in a hardbound volume of the South Carolina Code of Laws should be cited as: S.C. Code Ann. Stat. 92.53(1), .54(1) (1989). In-text citation Place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment. endstream I.R.C. Examples: In the years predating 1999, they were published bi-annually following each odd-year regular session and a supplement was published following each even-year regular session. When the reference is to multiple units, use the plural. Department of Transportation Act, Pub. 0000002027 00000 n It is updated annually and a new print edition is published every six years. (Supp. Try a free trial at LegalEase Citations today. 0000003678 00000 n Cummings Center for History of Psychology. 141 0 obj If you are citing to a previous edition of the Code (1954 or 1939), indicate to the reader that you are doing so by including the year in parentheses after the regular citation. State statutes are generally cited similarly to federal statutes, but different states have different requirements for their citations. 0000001777 00000 n 0000001308 00000 n Complete access to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, the go-to guide for legal citation trusted by legal professionals since 1926. In state court proceedings, theFlorida Rules of Appellate Procedureprovide that lawyersare to "use the uniform citation system prescribed by rule 9.800" of the Rules of Appellate Procedure. xref <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( F l o r i d a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y L a w \n R e v i e w)/Rect[72.0 650.625 323.0938 669.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Below you will see examples of bluebook citations for various common authority types. . Use a single section symbol with a space between the section symbol and the sections number. Citing State and U.S. Constitutions REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Cite the federal constitution by "U.S." or the abbreviated name of the state. For a quick comparison to differing citation rules for legal documents and scholarly articles, see the following chart. How to Use This Manual Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800 Rule 9.800. 1426 (LexisNexis, Lexis Advance through PL 115-140, approved 3/20/18). H.R. Use the abbreviation ch. when citing to an entire chapter. 160 0 obj l a w . The first citation to a statute in the text of the document must be accompanied by a footnote identifying the full citation form of the statute. 0000005970 00000 n endobj Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C 101 - 1401 (1976). 0000002194 00000 n or F.Supp.2d for Federal Supplement (District Courts). A chapter in theFlorida Statutesis not a session law chapter. 54. Citing U.S. Supreme Court Decisions REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Basic Format Name v. Name. . %PDF-1.7 % 2913.02. Use two section symbols with no space between them, although there is a space between the two section symbols and the sections numbers. page (date). Florida Mental Health Act, Fla. Stat. 2913.02 (LEXIS through file 59 (HB 1)). Outline Layout Year - Rule 12.3.2 As of the Twenty-First Edition of the Bluebook, "Citations to the federal code, whether official or unofficial, do not require a date." Often a point of confusion for students. Uniform Citation System This rule applies to all legal documents, including court opinions. If the federal statute that you are citing is still in force,BluebookRule 12.2.1 states that you should cite to the official code or its supplement if available. endstream <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> <>stream Basic Form Choose from more than 70 languages, including Latin American Spanish and English for speakers of other languages. 0000005261 00000 n It is not necessary to refer to the Florida Statutes every time a section or chapter is mentioned in the text as long as the year of the statutes discussed is the same.

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