Universal Citation
In February 2003 the ABA House of Delegates passed the Universal Citation Facilitation resolution, submitted by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Technology and Information Systems (SCOTIS). As stated in their report, the purpose of the resolution is to facilitate discussion of universal citation among groups already in progress and to reflect the consensus of experts and organizations to benefit the legal profession and the public as technology makes increasing amounts of information available electronically.
ABA Citation Actions
- 2003 House of Delegates Universal Citation Facilitation resolution
- 2003 Standing Committee on Technology and Information Systems' report on universal citation facilitation
- 1996 Special Committee on Citation Issues report
- 1997 House of Delegates Universal Citation resolution
- ABA Citation History
US Citation Resources
- American Association of Law Libraries
- AALL Universal Citation Guide Version 2.1 now online for comment.
- Draft Universal Citation Guide to Administrative Decisions online. - Conference of Chief Justices Committee on Opinions Citation Report (01/99)
- Comments to Federal Judicial Conference 1997 at Hyperlaw.com
- Department of Justice Comments to Federal Judicial Conference 1997
US Courts' Actions
A number of jurisdictions in the United States have adopted a uniform citation standard for use in their courts. For a partial listing, visit our US Courts' Universal Citation page.
If you don't see your court listed, please let us know and we'll add it.
