Use “Const.” for the constitution
Warning2Federal courts, Illinois courts22nd edition only
A citation to the constitution of a Tribal Nation shortens the word constitution to “Const.” and leaves the Nation’s own name written out in full.1
- 1R. 22.2.1(a) In general; B22.2 Tribal Nations Without an Established Citation Format. Tables: T1.5 Tribal Nations.
- 2A warning: the form is usually wrong under the rule in note 1, and context can justify it.
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