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API reference · Section lookup

The sections immediately before and after

GET /api/v1/us/statutes/section/{act_id}/related

Parameters

NameInDescription
act_idpathRequired

Example request

curl (illustrative)
curl -G https://api.lexbharat.example/api/v1/us/statutes/section/{act_id}/related \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer lb_key_..."

Example response

JSON (mock record)
{
  "_mock": true,
  "actId": "MOCK_USC_T42_S1983",
  "citation": "42 U.S.C. § 1983",
  "title": "Civil action for deprivation of rights",
  "actStatus": "in_force",
  "currentThrough": "2026-09-18"
}

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