How do you cite a California law in APA?

Answer

There are two methods to citing a California state law.  The following examples are from the CSU Stanislaus resource APA - Citing Legal Resources.

 

Citing the State Code (preferred method)

Name of law (if available), State Abbreviation Code Abbreviation § section number(s) (Year if available).

Example: 

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, Cal. Penal Code § 11164 et seq.

Citing a Bill or Chapter Number

Name of law, State Legislative Chamber Abbreviation (i.e. Assemb. or S.) Bill number, Chapter number (Cal. Stat. Year).

Example:  

California Fostering Connections to Success Act, Cal. Assemb. B. 12 (2010-2011), Chapter 559 (Cal. Stat. 2010).

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  1. So very helpful! Thank you for sharing your expertise.
    by SoCal law student on Jun 16, 2021