California § 454 - Summary courts-martial may be appointed by the commanding officer of a garrison,
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§ 454. Summary courts-martial may be appointed by the commanding officer of a garrison,
Summary courts-martial may be appointed by the commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, or other place where troops are on duty, regiment, detached battalion, detached company, or other detachment; but those summary courts-martial may in any case be appointed by superior authority when by the latter deemed desirable: Except when only one officer is present with a command, he or she shall be the summary courts-martial of that command and shall hear and determine cases brought before him or her. After final action by the reviewing authority an authenticated copy of the completed charge sheet shall be filed in the office of the Adjutant General.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 454
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 454 cover?
Section 454 ("Summary courts-martial may be appointed by the commanding officer of a garrison,") 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 § 454?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 454" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 454 apply to my situation?
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