Abbreviate section references in a footnote citation sentence by using the section symbol (). This guide describes the structure of the state courts in Florida and explains how to find, validate, and cite court decisions. If the statute has been amended more than once, citation to the earlier edition of theFlorida Statutesalone is sufficient. 1975). Indent the first line of a block quotation when quoting the entire text. 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. 0000003366 00000 n (1989). endobj 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. 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 . Ct. Feb. 13, 2010). 126 0 obj 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) Try a free trial at LegalEase Citations today. Legislative Materials 3.1 Typeface of Legislative Materials 3.2 Florida Legislative Journals 0000001126 00000 n For further information on state statutes, please click here. When this occurs, you can cite to the public law number, sessions law or statutes at large [rule 12.2.2 (a) & 12.4]. 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. (by U.S.C. The correct way to cite a state code varies according to the state. 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. endobj ,l:x\V0`r`uifa`AaNQ# p42H00$0"k0q3c`O@ie!F@V%o D Z )\/ ~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'# should be in small caps.). F.Supp. . 0000001970 00000 n 115-132). Text-Only Version. 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. endstream endobj 510(b) (Supp. 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. 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. endobj Cummings Center for History of Psychology. Did they overrule the case, follow the case, or distinguish their set of facts from the facts in the cited case. 0000008567 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, the cite should be to the earlier edition of the Florida Statutes with which the discussion deals. Example: Neb. For scholarly citation format, the main difference is that the name of the code is in small and large caps for scholarly citation format. Federal Statutes (Rule 12): A full citation to a federal statute includes three basic elements: 1. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(efarrell@law.fsu.edu)/Rect[183.5112 72.3516 265.0913 82.8984]/StructParent 8/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 5.9.4Quoting Further Internal Subdivisions. The phrase "Florida Statutes" is not abbreviated in textual discus-sions. Fla. Stat. 240.229, .2997(1) (2000). Let us make your life just a little easier. Therefore, thecorrect citation would be: 12 U.S.C. It can also be found on the web. If subsection (6) is controlling law, one election board is sufficient for this precinct. Under section 680.1031(1)(g), Florida Statutes, a finance lease is defined as a lease in which: 1. Also included is theofficial/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. ", "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.". A section in theFlorida Statutesis not a session law section. Do not confuse names of statutes with titles of acts. <>stream Rev. 0000002251 00000 n How to Use This Manual Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.800 Rule 9.800. Ct. Oct. 8, 2014). <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[130.3037 613.5 172.1807 624.5]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 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. 0000014555 00000 n <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 153 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Basic Form Example: Additionally, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends its use for all citation of legal material. Statute Citing 101 Both state and federal statutes are published in books called codes, usually having the statutes compiled by title or subject matter. When citing the print version of an official or unofficial code, the year should correspond to the year indicated on the spine of the volume, the year that appears on the title page, or the latest copyright yearin that order of preference. 163 0 obj Below you will see examples of bluebook citations for various common authority types. The statute of limitations for any action founded on the design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property is four years. 0000003881 00000 n Reporter Abbreviations Agency & Exec. I.R.C. Introduction to Basic Legal Citation. Stat. 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. Access Mango via your computer or download an app to your mobile device. The Bluebook requires you to cite to the official code if it is available. endobj Each chapter of theFlorida Statutesis further divided into sections. The lessee receives a copy of the contract evidencing the lessors purchase of the goods on or before signing the lease contract; d.Only if the lease is not a consumer lease, on or before the signing of the lease contract by the lessee the lessor: III. The rest of the explanations and examples must be translated from law review format to practitioner format, which requires reference to the Practitioners' Notes at the front of The Bluebook. 122 0 obj title and section (s) in the text of the law. 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. Jurisdiction Tables and Abbreviations: Table T.1. (352) 273-0804 . 0000000016 00000 n 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 anything more than the section number and catchline is omitted, do not indent the paragraph for the block quotation. 0000014738 00000 n Do not capitalize or abbreviate the subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, or any other subdivision classification in textual discussions. Note:The volume and page numbers refer to U.S. Reports. A chapter in the Florida Statutes represents all of the relevant . 0000000016 00000 n endobj Since Methamphetamine is a controlled substance of the U.S. Government, this type of situation would fall under Federal Jurisdiction. Last Updated: Jun 9, 2022 11:11 AM https://nsufl.libguides.com/bluebook 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. 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- Gables Ins. The Florida Statutes are updated annually by laws that create, amend, transfer, or repeal statutory material. Bluebook Citation for Bills. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 124.3037 625.4453]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 125 0 obj Code Ann. number U.S. (2000). The Florida Style Manual is designed to aid practitioners and scholars to identify the proper citation form for legal documents and scholarly articles. This is why some laws do not appear in the statutes where the bill identifies their placement. Examples Federal and State Statutes: Follow appropriate bluebook form under Rule 12 and Table 1. Buncayo v. Dribin, 533 So. Amendment number in Roman numerals, Section number. A law that appears in a hardbound volume of the South Carolina Code of Laws should be cited as: S.C. Code Ann. In federal court proceedings, follow the Bluebook, unless a specific court rule directs otherwise. In some instances you may need to give the name of the statute within the citation. 1455 (1982 & Supp. <> Title,PublicLaw number, vol Stat. Section 90.803(23),Florida Statutes, currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse.85. This name may be used in a textual discussion. Rule and Tables Rule 12 (and Rule B12 in the Bluepages) governs how to cite statutes. Consult the Blue Pages, Rule B12, if you are writing a brief or memo. . (1993) (amended 1995). (b)Consecutive Sections. Bluebook Citation: Statutes This guide provides the basics for first year memorandums and upper class papers and journals. 0000002649 00000 n 0000002420 00000 n When a statute appears in a replacement hardbound volume, the citation . L. that amended the code section. . Copies of the Bluebook, 20th edition can be found on Reserve in the CSS Library. . See Table T1 in your Bluebook 21st edition for each state's rules and abbreviations.) Eliminate the section number and catchline unless it is needed for a specific purpose. Florida Statues Florida Style Manual 1. "9e09ypgyQ%jUz;L~(DI} tEVpC=@uP35J/JDnXR;*f(S5D92g($,73Qia9arR^dtadoRkbmg+dROtk\>S\N2i. Code Ann. Section 90.803(23), Florida Statutes (2000), currently provides a hearsay exception for certain statements of a child victim of abuse. Fla. Stat. 364.339 (1993) (amended 1995). Passenger Co., 908 So. In general, you should cite statutes (laws/act) to their location in the online United States Code (U.S.C.) 166 0 obj Nothing is underlined in a statute citation. 141 0 obj A chapter in theFlorida Statutesis not a session law chapter. Cite a statute in its location in the U.S. Code. States vary on how to cite to the code.Table 1.3 lists the official and unofficial statutory compilations for each state, in order of Bluebook preference. or F.Supp.2d for Federal Supplement (District Courts). While the following is an example of a correct citation, try to avoid quotations consisting of large omissions. Typically, the electronic database or website will provide a current as of date, e.g., Current through the 2015 1st Reg. 95-403, 27, at 3338-39, Laws of Fla. 364.339, Fla. Stat. Keep the following hints in mind; (1) Often an act from a legislature is inserted into the official code at myriad places, making it impossible to view it as a whole. 364.339, Fla. Stat. number U.S. endobj All authors should strive to properly cite sources in all documents, whether legal documents or scholarly works. <>stream Both state and federal statutes are published in books called codes, usually having the statutes compiled by title or subject matter. 2. endobj 1426 (West, Westlawthrough P.L. The primary Florida exemption is found in section 517.06(12), Florida Statutes. endobj 3) rules of evidence and procedure 4) repealed statutes (cite most recently enacted first and continue towards earliest) This Florida Style Manual provides meaningful citation forms for Florida-specific materials. Bluebook Citation Exercise 12. 124 0 obj 132 0 obj For more information on how to cite supplements, please seeBluebookRule 3.1(c). 101-336, 2, 104 Stat. (a) Single section. 0000003735 00000 n <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . Call Number: KF245 .D853 2010. Bluebook Table 1 lists the citation structures for all U.S Jurisdictions. 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. The Bluebook, a Uniform System of Citation, published by the Harvard Law Review, is the definitive style guide for the legal field. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 119 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Article number in Roman numerals. 1846-1886:Livingston v. LEngle, 22 Fla. 427 (1886). ", "Occasional observations concerning the citation of legal authorities by lawyers and judges. (c)Multiple References to a Statute. 2d 935 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988). 136 0 obj See 95.11(3)(c), Fla. Stat. 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. Ann. WHAT AND WHY? Jurisdiction is indicated. Uniform Citation System. <>stream Additionally, for STATE CODES YOU MUST INCLUDE THE YEAR OF THE CODE. 128 0 obj 409.405. Also included is the official/preferred code for that state, as well as the proper abbreviations for each code. 0000002979 00000 n 671.1-101 (1973) See Bluebook Rule 2.1. Name v. Name(year ) or (Name v. Name, year). A writer should cite a state law in the APA 7th edition in the same manner. BluebookRule 12.3.1(e) governs the way to citetosupplements and pocket parts for both federal and state statutes. If the statutory section you are citing has been amended since 2012, add "as amended by" followed by the Pub. <> Beginning in 1999, the Florida Statutes have been published in their entirety annually. 162 0 obj endobj 2d 231 (Fla. 1987). 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). For further information on federal statutes, please click here. Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. (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. 2913.02 (LEXIS through file 59 (HB 1)). L. No. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[493.2393 612.5547 540.0 625.4453]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 1983. in theBluebook, all abbreviations are listed in the tables, which begin on page 227. Follow the format found in T1.3 to cite the statute. 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. ,d, Name of Act, Pub. See supraRule 5.7. endobj See Bluebook R. 12 in the white pages.). Rule 9.800 Citation Examples FL Supreme Court FL District Court of Appeal FL Circuit Court FL County Court (d)Multiple SubdivisionsWithin a Single Section. endobj How do they treat the case? For instance, citation to an Oregon statute must be changed from "OR. is signified by the single-digit number following the c . 1994),repealed byAct effective June 16, 1995, ch. When the reference is to multiple units, use the plural. 0000002027 00000 n The published source in which the act may be found; and 3. Am. (Supp. 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)). x (year). ), Education and Career Center (Gale Presents Peterson's Test Prep). 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. 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. trailer For additional information, please seeBluebookRule 12.3.1. Created by joel_smith37 Uniform System of Citation - Bluebook ~ Remember to the italics Terms in this set (20) 1. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(efarrell@law.fsu.edu)/Rect[183.5112 72.3516 265.0913 82.8984]/StructParent 8/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> For a law review article, use small caps for the name of the code. When the discussion concerns the present state of the law, cite to the current edition of the Florida Statutes. When referring to theFlorida Statutesin footnotes or stand-alone cites of a scholarly article, use the following format: (b) Florida Statutes Annotated.TheFlorida Statutes Annotatedis the unofficial version of theFlorida Statutes. Other Florida sources were not addressed at all by the Bluebook. Numerical information that indicates the individual statute (i.e. The United States Code is the official code for federal statutes. l a w . Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. endobj Cite statutes in footnotes, but not in your bibliography. endobj Bluebook Citation for Legal Materials The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. 131 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / i r . 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>> Appropriations Act, https://guides.lib.usf.edu/lawandlegalresearch. Go to the Bluebook rule for that source type. <>stream 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. Florida Statutes should be cited as Fla. Stat. Start with the commonly known name of the statute. trailer According to Bluebook Rule 12.9.2, ordinances are cited analogously to statutes. For a quick comparison to differing citation rules for legal documents and scholarly articles, see the following chart. 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. Match. The Manual supplements the uniform citation system for Flor- ida legal documents, Rule 9.800, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the standard citation authority for American legal journals, The Blu- ___ N.C. ___ The blank cite is then followed, after a comma, by a regional reporter citation and the date of decision (in parentheses . or U.S.C.S. Page number. It is updated annually and a new print edition is published every six years. PO Box 117620 How do you cite the Florida Statutes Annotated Bluebook? 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. x-x (year). State statutory compilations can be found within Table T.1.3. e d u / l r)/Rect[230.8867 220.0227 331.668 231.7414]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 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. Nonconsecutively Paginated Periodicals - Abbreviations, Bluebook Quick Reference: Abbreviations and How-tos, The abbreviation of the code used (here, U.S.C. 2d 292 (Fla. 1992). 0, \ `8p5 0l`\|A h( Q3X%0.`@,k1n``Y %!9XfYXO@` u 1. Also, take note of the jurisdiction of the citing cases. SBC Communications, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, 981 F.Supp. . A chapter in theFlorida Statutesrepresents all of the relevant statutory law on a particular subject. Representative Abrams turned the focus of the debate to paragraph (1)(b). 897 (f). 4332 (1994). 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. Number , Section number, Volume number Stat. 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 . Template: Author Forename Author Surname, Title Pages Used (Year Published), http://Website-Url (last visited Oct 10, 2013). When citing a statute that has been repealed, indicate the year of repeal parenthetically, or cite the repealing session law in full if pertinent to the discussion. Please provide the appropriate criminal charges and the legal authority (statute). Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9. 2913.02. Learn. 0000005970 00000 n . Section 731.34 provided for the wifes claim to dower to be free from all liabilities of the deceased spouses estate.94. 165 0 obj User's Guide to the Bluebook by Alan L. Dworsky; Brian Christiansen. The United States Code Annotated and the United States Code Service are two of the unofficial federal codes. Use the designation section even if the reference is to subsections, paragraphs, or other subunits of the section. ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Public Law 110325, 122 Stat. Department of Transportation Act, Pub. Bluebook Rule 12.2.1 requires that you cite to the official code of each state if available. Next, click on "Constitutions and Statutes" in the left panel on the next page. See BluebookRule 5.1. Those instances are usually limited to if the statute is commonly cited that way or if the information would otherwise aid in identification.
