How to cite a procedural / evidentiary rule

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B12.1.3 / R12.9.3.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a procedural / evidentiary rule, governed by B12.1.3 / R12.9.3. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6).

Governing rules

B12.1.3 / R12.9.3

• 12 — statutes.
• 12.9.3 — rules of evidence and procedure (no date when in force).

Required elements

• Rule set
• Rule

Optional elements

• Year repealed — R12.9.3: a repealed rule is cited with its repeal date.
• Source of the repealed rule
• Year

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