United States v. Lane, 474 U.S. 438 (1986). Ct. App. A list of any available codes for each state is included in Table T1.3. Nothing is underlined in a statute citation. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Ct. Oct. 8, 2014). Example: (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. House Bill 287 makes only a minor change in the vested rights provisions of chapter 380. Flibottev. Pennsylvania Truck Lines, Inc., 131 F. 3d 21 (1st Cir. For laws that are not available in the official code, or when desired for clarity or adoption reference, cite in accordance withFlorida Rule of Appellate Procedure9.800. Reporter Abbreviations See Bluebook R. 12 in the white pages.). If the current version only appears in the supplement, then the correct citation would be: 18 U.S.C. Rule and Tables Rule 12 (and Rule B12 in the Bluepages) governs how to cite statutes. 166 0 obj . (a) Single section. In the 20th edition of The Bluebook, legislative materials are found in Rule 13. Follow the format found in T1.3 to cite the statute. A short citation formmay be used (i.e., an id. form) in subsequent citations. 394 (1971 & rev . or U.S.C.S. While the following is an example of a correct citation, try to avoid quotations consisting of large omissions. 619(Fla. 17th Cir. Section 731.34, Florida Statutes (1955), provided for the wifes claim to dower to be free from all liabilities of the deceased spouses estate. number U.S. 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. 0000000696 00000 n 95-344, Laws of Fla. Fla. Stat. 191.04 (Supp. In general, you should cite statutes (laws/act) to their location in the online United States Code (U.S.C.) Basic Form xWnF}W# K}vpVPJR6"/(ZT/33gEIG*ypvqD,"m}ZAqhFb07B .b\y]5w 1/TDr`< YpH TI$J52}8? b iL'J 95-403, 27, 1995 Fla. Laws 3311, 3338-39. 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. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . L. that amended the code section. 1 Rule 9.800 by its terms applies in all appellate proceedings in Florida, 2 and specifies that citations not covered in the rule should follow The Bluebook. Check for case opinions rendered after the cited source that cite to the cited source. Department of Transportation Act, Pub. 3553 (2008). Example: 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. According to section 102.012(6), if there are fewer than 300 registered electors one election board is sufficient. 0000014555 00000 n %%EOF The date does not refer to the last time the statute was amended but, rather, to the most recent public law included in the database. 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. A chapter in theFlorida Statutesrepresents all of the relevant statutory law on a particular subject. InSilverleibv.Hebshie(1992), the Florida Court of Appeals held that an order for the removal of a sewer line is in the nature of an equitable order. Additionally, for STATE CODES YOU MUST INCLUDE THE YEAR OF THE CODE. (Year). But if you are using the OhioSupreme Court format, (for briefs submitted to an Ohio court) the citation is: R.C. See Table T1 in your Bluebook 21st edition for each state's rules and abbreviations.) e d u / l r / v o l 1 5 / i s s 1 / 1 3)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 238.8604 143.4594]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Court placement of delinquent children. When the discussion concerns the present state of the law, cite to the current edition of the Florida Statutes. Ex. In the official publication, most statutes begin with a section number and catchline followed by the text of the statute. 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. In-text citation: (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 2006) Most federal statutes APA citations have five basic elements: . Remember that when citing to an annotated code, cite only to the text of the statute, not to any of the annotations or other editorial enhancements. endobj 161 0 obj Stat. Beginning in 1999, the Florida Statutes have been published in their entirety annually. The primary Florida exemption is found in section 517.06(12), Florida Statutes. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 153 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Section number. endobj Each chapter of theFlorida Statutesis further divided into sections. You can find official sources of the law in: Congress.Gov: Public Laws (1974 - current) Govinfo: Statutes at Large (1951- 2013) 0000000016 00000 n Under section 680.1031(1)(g), Florida Statutes, a finance lease is defined as a lease in which: 1. For example, if it's a U.S. case, go to rule 10. Stat. 92.53(1), .54(1) (1989). UCF library staff are not able to provide any legal advice. 128 0 obj 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. A detailed explanation of the codification procedure can be found in the beginning of any volume of theFlorida Statutes. %PDF-1.7 % <<950421C296AEB2110A0000468612FD7F>]/Prev 314019>> The Supreme Court has held inUnited States v. Lane(1986) thatmisjoinderunder Rule 8(b) is subject to harmless-error analysis. Home Assurance Co. v. Nat'l R.R. 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. Books Example of a book: Cases Use the name of the state if citing to a case not decided by that state's state court. B5 (p. 15): Sources & Authorities for statutes, rules, and regulations. ___ N.C. ___ The blank cite is then followed, after a comma, by a regional reporter citation and the date of decision (in parentheses . 0000005915 00000 n endstream (2) The official federal code is the United States Code (U.S.C. Citation Guides: Citing Legal Materials from Westfield State University Florida Style Manual <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 124.3037 625.4453]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> There are generally four elements in a citation to a statute in the United States Code: For example, if you were writing about civil rights in public health and welfare law and wanted to reference a statute discussing civil actions for deprivation of rights, the proper citation would be: 42 U.S.C. Do not capitalize or abbreviate the subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any other subdivision classification in textual discussions. 0 The Bluebook is the standard reference source for American legal citation. 0000014739 00000 n Typically, the electronic database or website will provide a current as of date, e.g., Current through the 2015 1st Reg. Basic form Abbreviated name of Constitution art. Examples Do not use "at" if citing a difference section of the statute. In federal court proceedings, follow the Bluebook, unless a specific court rule directs otherwise. Page number. 0000005970 00000 n Passenger Co., 908 So. l a w . endobj <> endobj 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. Abbott Labs., Inc. v. Gen. Elec. xWnF}W# K}vpVPJR6&re-R3gJAt89; bcC}P4#1@qELU1mo4.3O&K@ Name v. Name(year ) or (Name v. Name, year). (1993) (amended 1995). Section 90.803(23), Florida Statutes (2000), currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse. 2913.02 (LEXIS through file 59 (HB 1)). Appropriations Act, https://guides.lib.usf.edu/lawandlegalresearch. In-text citation Place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment. Name v. Name, Volume number Reporter abbreviation Page number (Court Name). Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may . Indent the first line of a block quotation when quoting the entire text. Basic Form . Ohio Rev. 0000003366 00000 n 1887-present: Fenelon v. State, 594 So. 0, \ `8p5 0l`\|A h( Q3X%0.`@,k1n``Y %!9XfYXO@` u <> 931 (1966). 4332 (1994). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[493.2393 612.5547 540.0 625.4453]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> \ WKGD6=+j}<3Pns6jr-`~fY"3cmEX97$KbDS42+MQVDmQA/y24". (1995). in theBluebook, all abbreviations are listed in the tables, which begin on page 227. 1285. page (date). (1989). 0000003938 00000 n 0000003881 00000 n 132 0 obj 309 Village Drive 168 0 obj The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and scholars to identify the proper citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. The correct way to cite a state code varies according to the state. How do they treat the case? Citation structure varies by jurisdiction. Rule 9.800: Florida's "Uniform System of Citation" In state court proceedings, the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure provide that lawyers are to "use the uniform citation system prescribed by rule 9.800" of the Rules of Appellate Procedure. 90. 0000005202 00000 n ), The name of the publisher (West or LexisNexis), The year ofthe code. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . However, each state has different rules for publishing statutes. 165 0 obj Alternatively, cite the statute in its original publication in the Statutes at Large, rather than in the code. This table provides the reporter names and abbreviations, statutory compilation names and abbreviations, and citation conventions for all federal and state courts. University of Florida Levin College of Law UCF University Writing Center provides helpful handouts on grammar and punctuation, including: avoiding sexist language, bare minimum grammar, dashes & parentheses, five uncommonly serious mistakes, five easy comma rules, how to choose articles, the known-new contract, mastering prepositions, the paramedic method, passive voice Q&A, punctuation hierarchies & sentence patterns, and the semi-colon, InfoWrite (Gale Cengage Learning) Ignore the "Cite As" at the head of the page in Supreme Court Reporter, because this form of the citation is not used in APA style. 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. 174.020 (2001) "to "Or. Title,PublicLaw number, vol Stat. 157 0 obj endobj See BluebookRule 5.1. Next, click on "Constitutions and Statutes" in the left panel on the next page. Therefore, thecorrect citation would be: 12 U.S.C. . Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. endstream For a law review article, use small caps for the name of the code. Here is an example of a citation to a state statute using the Bluebook: The unofficial code citations are essentially the same as the official code citations, but adds the name of the publisher, editor, or compiler before the year. Basic form Co., 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. Name of Act of Year. 158 0 obj 409.405. Rule 12 (p. 111): Rules for citing statutes. The Law Review welcomes and encourages comments or suggestions for improvement. 2913.02 (West, Westlaw through file 59of the 132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)). ,d, 164 0 obj If anything more than the section number and catchline is omitted, do not indent the paragraph for the block quotation. x (year). 123 0 obj Below you will see examples of bluebook citations for various common authority types. Use the following template to cite an e-book or pdf using the Bluebook Law Review citation style. Introduction to Basic Legal Citation. Cite a statute in its location in the U.S. Code. Publication Date: 2010. (d)Multiple SubdivisionsWithin a Single Section. It contains extensive instructions on how to format statutory citations, and it also provides guidance on citing municipal ordinances, rules of evidence and procedure, and uniform and model laws. For special rules and exceptions, please see Rule 12. Copies of the Bluebook, 20th edition can be found on Reserve in the CSS Library. Often, you will need to include a parenthetical to indicate the date and stage of the bill especially if there are multiple versions of it in the same Congress. Rule 12.3.2 (p. 124): Rules for citing the year of a code. 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). The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. 2d 459 (Fla. 2005). (c)Multiple References to a Statute. Jurisdiction Tables and Abbreviations: Table T.1. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 102, 42 U.S.C. Jurisdiction is indicated. (c)Nonconsecutive Sections. Check the Blue Book for citation help. You wish to cite section 777.011 of Florida Statutes Annotated, published by West entirely in the 2013 main volume, for the proposition that "establishing that presence is not required for responsibility as a principal in the first degree." Use two section symbols with no space between them. e d u / l r)/Rect[230.8867 220.0227 331.668 231.7414]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> <> The Supreme Court has held thatmisjoinderunder Rule 8(b) is subject to harmless-error analysis (United States v. Lane, 1986). <>stream Note: The volume and page numbers refer to U.S. Reports. 0000002477 00000 n 129 0 obj !pCyiB(hakJ%a"J m,)Slp@[qY)p"\ 92g($,(0noclFT)/2U:8ZjMtynDJ9}22yKeK:p1bCgnX+nDk. During the debate, Representative Abrams noted that section 119.07(1)(b) had provided that when the nature or the volume of a request . The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. 2d 514 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988). 2d 737 (Fla. Dist. 175 0 obj <>/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>> endobj . House Bill 287 makes only a minor change in the vested rights For further information on federal statutes, please click here. . To find the currency ofWestlaw, the information for the statute can be found at the bottomof the page underneath the statute, Notes of Decisions, and Footnotes. The phrase "Florida Statutes" is not abbreviated in textual discus-sions. All reporting services include this information. It is recommended that an attorney be consulted when an interpretation of the law is needed. <>/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>> 1426 (West, Westlawthrough P.L. 163 0 obj Name v. Name(Year) or (Name v. Name, Year). Official name of act, Title No. ", "We offer free resources including Writing and Teaching Writing, Research, Grammar and Mechanics, Style Guides, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Job Search and Professional Writing.". U.S.C. <<5082DBC196AEB2110A0020F18B39FD7F>]/Prev 236326>> endstream The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and scholars to identify the proper citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. 0000001694 00000 n endobj All authors should strive to properly cite sources in all documents, whether legal documents or scholarly works. Use the abbreviation ch. when citing to an entire chapter. The Bluebook requires you to cite to the official code if it is available. If you had found the previous statute online on Lexis or Westlaw, the proper citation would therefore be: 12 U.S.C.A. See supraRule 5.7. Consult the Blue Pages, Rule B12, if you are writing a brief or memo. 122 0 obj endobj . Citing Florida Statutes: REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Basic Form Source Chapter (date) Examples Fla. Stat. K*a^q7(p,43|`:F]3:2 N"E w\R6_@HrOIjfH@kpxfI 9#|,q48:4GfLhQo7n" 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. Ann. 159.09 (West 1993). Bluebook Citation Exercise 12. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. 136 0 obj 130 0 obj A list of any available codes for each state is included in Table T1.3. 0000002979 00000 n 2000). Citing U.S. Supreme Court Decisions REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Basic Format Name v. Name. 0000002706 00000 n One of the keys to citing statutes properly is knowing where to find the proper legal citation abbreviations. Example: Neb. Cummings Center for History of Psychology. Each time a full citation to a statute occurs, include the year. 671.1-101 (1973) Use commas to separate nonconsecutive section numbers. Block quotations should be used when the quotation consists of fifty or more words. Cite the statue using the prescribed elements (discussed on both the Federal and State Statute pages of this guide), but modify the date to show you are citing a supplement section. f s u . startxref Citing State and U.S. Constitutions REFERENCE LIST ENTRY Cite the federal constitution by "U.S." or the abbreviated name of the state. Also included is the official/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. endobj It is important to refer to the Bluebookfor each state, as the format varies by state. 131 0 obj BluebookRule 12covers how statutes should be cited in legal documents. 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 Fla. Stat. 191.04 (Supp. 0000016238 00000 n . . endobj 2.) endobj 1975). In Missouri, a woman is arrested for the possession of ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. 2601-2654 (2006). Otherwise cite to theFlorida Statutes Annotated. Examples: Page number. 95-344, 1995 Fla. Laws 3024. 1994),repealed bych. Florida Rule 9.800. 127 0 obj Did they overrule the case, follow the case, or distinguish their set of facts from the facts in the cited case. Uniform Citation System This rule applies to all legal documents, including court opinions. Use a single section symbol with a space between the section symbol and the sections number. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(efarrell@law.fsu.edu)/Rect[183.5112 72.3516 265.0913 82.8984]/StructParent 8/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> The Matthewscourt found that section 627.7372 did not bar a cause of action by an insured against his insurer. REV. The Manual is an outgrowth of the Florida State University Law Reviews annual Review of Florida Legislation. Citation to theFlorida Statutesis strongly preferred. 122 20 0000008622 00000 n 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. 0000016421 00000 n Cite statutes in footnotes, but not in your bibliography. T1.3 (p. 248): Entries for each state's statute citation formula. title number, from lowest to highest) 2) statutes currently in force but not in one of the codes above (cite most recently enacted first and continue towards earliest). Bluebook Citation for Bills. [advise] the lessee in writing to contact the supplier for a description of any such rights., 1.3 Acts, Laws, Bills, Treaties, Constitutions, 3.3 Legislative Bill Information Publications, 3.4 Committees, Subcommittees, and House Councils, 6.8 Parenthetical Indicating Statutory Change, 8.7 Public Employees Relations Commission Decisions, 8.8 Florida Public Service Commission Decisions, 8.10 Florida Administrative Practice Manual. 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. Ct. Feb. 13, 2010). number U.S. 1997). For a quick comparison to differing citation rules for legal documents and scholarly articles, see the following chart. Abbreviate section references in a footnote citation sentence by using the section symbol (). endobj 637 (Miami-Dade Cty. Fla. Stat. 240.229, .2997(1) (2000). This case was decided in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2015. title and section (s) in the text of the law. The preference order of the compilations are: Florida Statutes, West's Florida Statutes Annotated, and then LexisNexis Florida Statutes Annotated. Do not confuse names of statutes with titles of acts. 1285: To require a report from the Secretary of Homeland Security on the existence of programs and components of the Department of Homeland Security that are not explicitly authorized in statute. When referring to theFlorida Statutesin the text of a scholarly article or in textual discussion in footnotes, theBluebookrecommends the following form in Rule 2.2: Section 95.11(3)(c) of theFlorida Statutesgoverns the statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property.

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