The following list explains the proper way to write legal references

  • Statutes – California [name of code] Code section [number].

    Example:

    • California Corporations Code section 1502.

  • Regulations – California Code of Regulations, title [number], section [number].

    Example:

    • California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 21000

  • Constitution – California Constitution, article [Roman numeral], section [number].

    Example:

    • California Constitution, article V, section 5

  • Some entities are commonly characterized without mention of the original source. Capitalize section, article or title only when mentioned alone.

    Example:

    • The federal Internal Revenue Service refers to certain tax-exempt charitable groups as “Section 501(c)(3) organizations.”