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Bluebook Statute Citation Format
US Code:
Title U.S.C. § Section (Year).
State Statute:
Abbreviated Code § Section (Year).
Federal Regulation:
Title C.F.R. § Section (Year).
Bluebook Statute Citation Examples
US Code
In-text: 1
State Statute
In-text: 2
Federal Regulation
In-text: 3
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Handling Special Cases
Section Symbol (§)
Use § for a single section, §§ for multiple sections:
42 U.S.C. §§ 1981-1988 (2018).Supplements
For statutes in a supplement volume, include Supp.:
28 U.S.C. § 1332 (Supp. V 2023).Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite the US Code in Bluebook?
Format: Title number U.S.C. § section number (year of code edition). Example: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2018). Use the official US Code when available; otherwise cite U.S.C.A. or U.S.C.S.
How do I cite multiple sections?
Use §§ (double section symbol) for multiple sections: 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981-1988 (2018). For non-consecutive sections: 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985 (2018).
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