Section 731.34, Florida Statutes (1955), provided for the wifes claim to dower to be free from all liabilities of the deceased spouses estate. 0000000016 00000 n 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. 0000001970 00000 n BluebookRule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each stateif available. BluebookRule 12.3.1(e) governs the way to citetosupplements and pocket parts for both federal and state statutes. endstream The United States Code Annotated and the United States Code Service are two of the unofficial federal codes. 35 ILCS 635/22 (West 2006). but the title, section, . Name v. Name. Co., 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. Representative Abrams turned the focus of the debate to paragraph (1)(b). The Bluebook requires you to cite to the official code if it is available. (Examples of state statutes with no formal titles. 2913.02 (LEXIS through file 59 (HB 1)). 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. 33-114(1998) (this would be the format for a brief, Bluebook Rule B12.1.2. See Bluebook Rule 2.1. Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C 101 - 1401 (1976). Stat. 0000001181 00000 n The Florida Statutes are updated annually by laws that create, amend, transfer, or repeal statutory material. Rule 12.3.1 (p. 123): Rule for code citation. 1426 (West, Westlawthrough P.L. x (year). Citation Guides: Citing Legal Materials from Westfield State University Florida Style Manual The Bluebook is the standard reference source for American legal citation. 174.020 (2001)." A chapter in theFlorida Statutesis not a session law chapter. Name v. Name(Year) or (Name v. Name, Year). <>/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>> <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[493.2393 612.5547 540.0 625.4453]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 164 0 obj 4332. Jurisdiction is indicated. L. No. I.R.C. ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Public Law 110325, 122 Stat. 166 0 obj Handy reference for citing state statutes: Citation form for state statutes is similar to citing federal statutes. The phrase "Florida Statutes" is not abbreviated in textual discus-sions. 0000001720 00000 n 0 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). Go to the Bluebook rule for that source type. 134 0 obj 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. Fla. Stat. Use small caps formatting for the geographic area and code name. Rule 12 (p. 111): Rules for citing statutes. Do not capitalize or abbreviate section(s) in textual discussions. 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. 101-336, 2, 104 Stat. (1993) (amended 1995). Section 90.803(23),Florida Statutes, currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse.85. (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. 1846-1886:Livingston v. LEngle, 22 Fla. 427 (1886). According to Bluebook Rule 12.9.2, ordinances are cited analogously to statutes. 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. Sess. For special rules and exceptions, please see Rule 12. HOW TO CITE . 191.04, Fla. Stat. 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. Name v. Name, Volume number Reporter abbreviation Page number (Court Name). 1975). 0000005915 00000 n Basic form endobj For information on where to find these codes online, please click here. 127 0 obj 671.1-101 (1973) 5.9.4Quoting Further Internal Subdivisions. BluebookRule 12covers how statutes should be cited in legal documents. The editors of this Eighth Edition have updated the citation rules throughout the Manual to address advances in information technology and, consequently, online legal research. Use commas to separate nonconsecutive section numbers. Books Example of a book: Cases <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 119 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Use the abbreviated citation form of theFlorida Statutesin the text of legal documents when the citation is intended to stand alone. 0000002251 00000 n Ins. Example: User's Guide to the Bluebook by Alan L. Dworsky; Brian Christiansen. Instead, use "Id." then the new section or subsection number. Last Updated: Jun 9, 2022 11:11 AM https://nsufl.libguides.com/bluebook xWnF}W# K}vpVPJR6&re-R3gJAt89; bcC}P4#1@qELU1mo4.3O&K@ (1993),amended bych. (2000). For example, if you wanted to reference a statute regarding the cooperation of agenciesin the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969., the proper citation would be: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 102, 42 U.S.C. Each time a full citation to a statute occurs, include the year. Use the designation section even if the reference is to subsections, paragraphs, or other subunits of the section. Gainesville, FL 32611 <>stream State statutes are generally cited similarly to federal statutes, but different states have different requirements for their citations. 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. 0000002027 00000 n 124 0 obj Ann. l a w . 0000003309 00000 n 5.9.3Form of Block Quotation: Incomplete Quotation. Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. 0000002649 00000 n Section number. When using commercial electronic databases such as Lexis or Westlaw, it is important that you include the currency of the database in the parenthetical. 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. It is recommended that an attorney be consulted when an interpretation of the law is needed. The Supreme Court has held inUnited States v. Lane(1986) thatmisjoinderunder Rule 8(b) is subject to harmless-error analysis. See Table T1 in your Bluebook 21st edition for each state's rules and abbreviations.) The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and scholars to identify the proper citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. 141 0 obj desk KF245 .B58. 131 0 obj endobj Bluebook Citation: Statutes This guide provides the basics for first year memorandums and upper class papers and journals. Therefore, the proper citation formatIF YOU ARE CITING TO A CODE IN PRINTis: For example, if you wanted to cite to a statute regarding the capital structure of federal home loan banks, the proper citations would be: Please note that the citations automatically generated by Lexis and Westlaw do not entirely follow theBluebookformat. or F.Supp.2d for Federal Supplement (District Courts). Both state and federal statutes are published in books called codes, usually having the statutes compiled by title or subject matter. ", "Occasional observations concerning the citation of legal authorities by lawyers and judges. 0000001777 00000 n You can find the relevant U.S.C. For a quick comparison to differing citation rules for legal documents and scholarly articles, see the following chart. ), The name of the publisher (West or LexisNexis), The year ofthe code. Abbott Labs., Inc. v. Gen. Elec. Citation to theFlorida Statutesis strongly preferred. 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. 0000001365 00000 n ISBN: 0615361161. A statute has a name only if there is a specific statement to that effect in the statute itself. Then scroll to the state section on the next page and click on the state of interest to view examples of legal citations for that state. xVy~}F0N13`&p"I9:tZ"-"}]{~~x/ c HfE4sowa-n_?B. Let us make your life just a little easier. endobj Bluebook Citation for Legal Materials The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. 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. 174.020 (2001) "to "Or. <>/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 0000016238 00000 n A writer should cite a state law in the APA 7th edition in the same manner. B5 (p. 15): Sources & Authorities for statutes, rules, and regulations. Access Mango via your computer or download an app to your mobile device. of 1993, 29 U.S.C. Section Number(s) 2601-2654. 1. 3553 (2008). Indent the first line of a block quotation when quoting the entire text. 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). Examples 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. What follows is a summary of the basics. Learn to check the Table T.1 whenever you are citing primary authority. 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. 0000016421 00000 n 0000000696 00000 n The date of the code is not necessarily the same as the year the statute was published, If the information cited is found in a supplement, include the date of the supplement. It is therefore best practice to consult theBluebookwhen citing a statute from a new state. ), Education and Career Center (Gale Presents Peterson's Test Prep). 510(b) (Supp. Continued reference to the Florida Statutes in textual discussions may be useful for purposes of clarity or emphasis. Whenever possible, cite to the official codification of Florida law, theFlorida Statutes. Florida lawyers have two main sources of citation forms: The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (16th ed. <<5082DBC196AEB2110A0020F18B39FD7F>]/Prev 236326>> Title,PublicLaw number, vol Stat. According to section 102.012(6), if there are fewer than 300 registered electors one election board is sufficient. <> Federal and State Statutes: Follow appropriate bluebook form under Rule 12 and Table 1. section number). ___ N.C. ___ The blank cite is then followed, after a comma, by a regional reporter citation and the date of decision (in parentheses . In the 20th edition of The Bluebook, legislative materials are found in Rule 13. 2022 by The University of Akron The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. (2) The official federal code is the United States Code (U.S.C. The phrase should be italicized as any other textual reference to a publication. Please provide the appropriate criminal charges and the legal authority (statute). 619(Fla. 17th Cir. Abbreviate section references in a footnote citation sentence by using the section symbol (). 2913.02 (West, Westlaw through file 59of the 132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)). One of the keys to citing statutes properly is knowing where to find the proper legal citation abbreviations. See The University of Akron's Bluebook Quick Reference: Abbreviations and How-tos for help with . 0000014555 00000 n 92.Fla. A law that appears in a hardbound volume of the South Carolina Code of Laws should be cited as: S.C. Code Ann. Call Number: Ref. 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. Test. Bluebook Citation for Bills. 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. Capitalization 1.1 Particular Persons, Places or Things 1.2 Headings and Titles 1.3 Acts, Laws, Bills, Treaties, Constitutions 1.4 Government Entities 2. 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. 4332 (1994). 996 (N.D. Texas 1997). 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>> You can find official sources of the law in: Congress.Gov: Public Laws (1974 - current) Govinfo: Statutes at Large (1951- 2013) %%EOF 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. 19th edition. When textual discussion concerns the present state of the law, cite to the current edition of theFlorida Statutes. As with cases, there are two short form options for statutes: Id. 157 0 obj Complete access to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, the go-to guide for legal citation trusted by legal professionals since 1926. 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. . United States v. Lane, 474 U.S. 438 (1986). Name v. Name(year ) or (Name v. Name, year). U.S.C. Advises the lessee in writing to contact the supplier for a description of any such rights. When the reference is to multiple units, use the plural. . I 1983). 129 0 obj Department of Transportation Act, Pub. 0000008567 00000 n Please note that this is "Bluebook" style, so take the needed information from here and use it in the format provided above when . Code Ann. 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. Check for case opinions rendered after the cited source that cite to the cited source. When the discussion concerns the present state of the law, cite to the current edition of the Florida Statutes. Consult the Blue Pages, Rule B12, if you are writing a brief or memo. Legislative Materials 3.1 Typeface of Legislative Materials 3.2 Florida Legislative Journals <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 153 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Use the abbreviation ch. when citing to an entire chapter. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress. (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. The preference order of the compilations are: Florida Statutes, West's Florida Statutes Annotated, and then LexisNexis Florida Statutes Annotated. 0, \ `8p5 0l`\|A h( Q3X%0.`@,k1n``Y %!9XfYXO@` u (Supp. When a statute appears in a replacement hardbound volume, the citation . Then, give the name of the code, the section and the year of the code. 1.) Do not capitalize or abbreviate the subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any other subdivision classification in textual discussions. endobj For further information on federal statutes, please click here. Ct. Feb. 13, 2010). Match. [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. Do not use "at" if citing a difference section of the statute. Abbreviations 2.1 In Text 2.2 In Footness and Citations 3. endobj ), published in 1996 by the Harvard Law Review Association, and Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, which sets forth Florida's "Uniform System of Citation." and Special Session of the Twenty-Fourth Legislature.. Call Number: KF245 .D853 2010. Vol. Start with the commonly known name of the statute. NOTE: Remember to cite the year that the code was published, not the year the statute was published. How do you cite the Florida Statutes Annotated Bluebook? Choose from more than 70 languages, including Latin American Spanish and English for speakers of other languages. L. that amended the code section. <<950421C296AEB2110A0000468612FD7F>]/Prev 314019>> (352) 273-0804 5.9.2Form of Block Quotation: Complete Quotation. All authors should strive to properly cite sources in all documents, whether legal documents or scholarly works. 175 0 obj hb```e``.``a`H bg@ ~;sr~h``uf5g+'mr0)oL'Ll:3:VvO%T".>s Tgxwsk?u0u kd` R @Q@,@ZS33cqAJCuw&jU5v,)`a``l`se`Pc`Xx A- 191.04, Fla. Stat. Example: 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 title, section, and text of the statute are almost always identical no matter which version you use but, to find the correct year, you will . 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. Id. 123 0 obj )\/ ~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'# House Bill 287 makes only a minor change in the vested rights 156 0 obj 136 0 obj The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. 931 (1966). endobj 161 0 obj K*a^q7(p,43|`:F]3:2 N"E w\R6_@HrOIjfH@kpxfI 9#|,q48:4GfLhQo7n" 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. 95-344, 1995 Fla. Laws 3024. City of N. Miami v. Fla. Defenders of theEnv't, 481 So. Ann. 159.09 (West 1993). 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 Below you will see examples of bluebook citations for various common authority types. 95-344, Laws of Fla. Fla. Stat. 191.04 (Supp. The National Environmental Policy Act (1969) established the Council on Environmental Quality. State statutory compilations can be found within Table T.1.3. 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. 1994) (repealed 1995). A section in theFlorida Statutesis not a session law section. 1997). 4.1 (7 reviews) Flashcards. 160 0 obj If the statutory section you are citing has been amended since 2012, add "as amended by" followed by the Pub. <>/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>> Bluebook Rule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each state if available. Uniform Citation System This rule applies to all legal documents, including court opinions. x (year). Official name of act, Title No. If the date spans multiple years, give all years covered. . 165 0 obj 186.021(1), (4), Fla. Stat. So, just cite to either the Lexis or Westlawunofficial code: (For law review footnotes, Ohio Rev. . L. No. Reference list citation. A detailed explanation of the codification procedure can be found in the beginning of any volume of theFlorida Statutes. Ct. App. It can also be found on the web. endobj 1994) (repealed 1995). 0000014922 00000 n Example: 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. A short citation formmay be used (i.e., an id. form) in subsequent citations. 156 20 The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Florida legal documents contained in Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800 and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, the 20th Edition of The . 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." 2d 935 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988). f s u . 1994),repealed byAct effective June 16, 1995, ch. This is found in the form of a pocket part. The general layout of a state code citation is: For example, Florida can be found on page 252. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(efarrell@law.fsu.edu)/Rect[183.5112 72.3516 265.0913 82.8984]/StructParent 8/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Follow the format found in T1.3 to cite the statute. ,l:x\V0`r`uifa`AaNQ# p42H00$0"k0q3c`O@ie!F@V%o D Z 2d 1196 (Fla. 1985). The Law Review welcomes and encourages comments or suggestions for improvement. Jurisdiction Tables and Abbreviations: Table T.1. 2601-2654 (2006). For other U.S. Jurisdictions, see Table T 1.4. [160 0 R 161 0 R 162 0 R 163 0 R 164 0 R 165 0 R 166 0 R 167 0 R] For instance, citation to an Oregon statute must be changed from "OR. 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. Page number. Bills - legislation introduced by the Senate or the House of Representatives (that may or may not become enacted law). 0000002420 00000 n 54. State statutes are also periodically updated via pocket parts and supplements. Material. endstream 159 0 obj The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Florida legal documents contained in Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800 and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, the 20th Edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. 1285. (Year). This is usually done when the statute is an appropriation, has been repealed, or has its contents scattered in different parts of the Code. These changes to the Manual reflect the fact that more Florida specific sources have become available online and that increasingly these online sources are certified as either official in their own right or as alternate official versions of their print counterparts. For example, if it's a U.S. case, go to rule 10. How to Use This Manual Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800 Rule 9.800. For further information on state statutes, please click here. Florida Supreme Court decision (same as Rule 9.800): Florida District Court of Appeal decision (note that the court abbreviation differs from Rule 9.800): Florida Circuit Court abbreviation also differs from Rule 9.800 in that the Bluebook omits the circuit number: Florida County Court abbreviation also differs slightly from Rule 9.800 in that the Bluebook does not abbreviate the word "County". hb```e``c`a`(Pgc@ >;sf`(A9g5gvbZrY9Ewpz:rwt44v 00zH0 aH20^@7 4T7|ga|A=QQk 2d 514 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988). <>/Metadata 154 0 R/Outlines 123 0 R/Pages 153 0 R/StructTreeRoot 128 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Basic Form Note:The volume and page numbers refer to U.S. Reports. Use the following template to cite an e-book or pdf using the Bluebook Law Review citation style. Introduction. The LegalEase Citations Bluebook Citation Generator is designed to make the process as simple as possible for you while producing a completely accurate statute citation - no matter how complex.