California § 365 - When an armed force is called out for the purpose of suppressing an unlawful or r
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 365 — When an armed force is called out for the purpose of suppressing an unlawful or r, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 365. When an armed force is called out for the purpose of suppressing an unlawful or r
When an armed force is called out for the purpose of suppressing an unlawful or riotous assembly, or arresting the offenders, or in any emergency or under the provisions of Sections 128, 143, or 146 of this code, and is placed under the temporary direction of any civil officer, it shall obey the orders of such civil officer which extend only to the direction of the general or specific object to be accomplished. The tactical direction of the troops, the kind and extent of force to be used, and the particular means to be employed to accomplish the object specified by the civil officer are left solely to the commanding officer of the active militia on duty or to the commanding officer of the unorganized militia called to the service of the State.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 365
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 365 cover?
Section 365 ("When an armed force is called out for the purpose of suppressing an unlawful or r") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 365?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 365 apply to my situation?
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