Mil. & Vet. Code, § 459 · Chapter 9. Military Courts
Mil. & Vet. Code, § 459
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The trial counsel of a general or special court-martial in the National Guard shall prosecute in the name of the State.
If military authorities order the arrest by civil authorities of military persons for trial before a military court, such arrested persons can be admitted to bail by any civil magistrate within the county wherein the arrest is made. The admission to, taking of and release upon bail shall be in accordance with applicable provisions and principles of the California Penal Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 408.
Source of truth
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