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California Military and Veterans Code

§ 263

MVC § 263 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3
When an enlisted person of the National Guard or the unorganized militia called into active service is absent without leave and there is reason to believe that the enlisted person does not intend to return, or quits their organization or place of duty with the intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk important service, that person is a deserter.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 22. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.

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