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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 237 Officer Dismissal Procedure

§ 237 Officer Dismissal Procedure

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§ 237 Officer Dismissal Procedure

This law says that a police officer can only be fired if a special military court decides they should be, and the Governor agrees.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only a special military court can decide to fire an officer.
  • •The Governor has to agree with the court's decision.
  • •This rule has been around since 1935.

Example

A police officer does something really bad, like hurting someone on purpose.

The police officer can't just be fired by their boss. A big military court has to say they should be fired, and then the Governor has to agree.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 237 Officer Dismissal Procedure

An officer may be dismissed from the service only by sentence of a general court-martial, which sentence is approved by the Governor. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

officerdismissedgeneral court-martialGovernor

Related Statutes

  • § 220 Military Officer Appointments
  • § 225 National Guard Warrant Officers
  • § 226 Officer Arms And Equipment
  • § 228 National Guard Retirement Benefits
  • § 229 Officer Incapacity Retirement Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 237.
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