Which techniques can be used to find a parallel cite?

• A. Cross-References
• B. Shepard's Citations and KeyCite
• C. State Digests
• D. Cross-References, Shepard's Citations and KeyCite, and State Digests

Answer: (D)

Finding a parallel cite means locating alternate citations for the same authority in other reporters or formats. Cross-references can take you from a case to its citation in other reporters within the same database, revealing where the same decision appears elsewhere. Citators like Shepard's Citations and KeyCite systematically track later mentions of a decision and display parallel citations across reporters, along with treatment history, so you can see how the case has been cited in different sources. State Digests organize cases by topic and usually list the same decision with citations from multiple reporters, making parallel citations easier to spot across jurisdictions. Using all three approaches gives you a comprehensive view of where the authority appears in different reporters and ensures you don’t miss parallel citations.