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28 U.S.C. § 1451

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
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/us/usc/t28/s1451
Title
28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Chapter
PTIV/CH89
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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For purposes of this chapter—(1) The term “State court” includes the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (2) The term “State” includes the District of Columbia. (Added Pub. L. 91–358, title I, § 172(d)(1), July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 591.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective DateSection effective first day of seventh calendar month which begins after July 29, 1970, see section 199(a) of Pub. L. 91–358, set out as an Effective Date of 1970 Amendment note under section 1257 of this title.

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