Legal Materials in APA Format

General Guidelines:

1. Name of the Statute (if available): If the statute has a commonly recognized name, include it in the citation. If no name is available, skip this part.

2. Code Abbreviation: Each state has its own code abbreviation. For example, California uses "Cal." for California laws, and Arizona uses "Ariz. Rev. Stat." for Arizona Revised Statutes.

3. Title or Chapter Number: Most state statutes are organized by titles, chapters, or both. Include this information when citing the statute.

4. Section Symbol (§) and Section Number: After the title or chapter, use the section symbol (§) followed by the section number. If citing multiple sections, use two section symbols (§§).

5. Year: The year refers to the version of the statute that you are referencing, typically the year it was last updated or when the statute book was published.

Example Format:

Name of the Statute, Code Abbreviation, Title Number § Section Number (Year).

Examples:

1. With a Name:
   • Telemedicine Regulation Act, Cal. Health & Safety Code § 2525 (2020).
2. Without a Name:
   • Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-1602 (2021).

In-Text Citation:

In APA, the in-text citation would include the name of the statute or the code abbreviation and section number, such as:

• (Telemedicine Regulation Act, 2020)
• (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-1602, 2021)

For more information, consult the APA Manual, 7th edition, Section 11.5.13.