Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-73
§1451 Definitions
Title 28 › Part PART IV— - JURISDICTION AND VENUE › Chapter CHAPTER 89— - DISTRICT COURTS; REMOVAL OF CASES FROM STATE COURTS › § 1451
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Title 28, §1451
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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.
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Section 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
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of 1970 Amendment note under section 1257 of this title.
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28 U.S.C. § 1451
Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73