Section 456.
Cal. Military and Veterans Code - MVC § 456.
in effectGeneral courts-martial have power:
(a)
To try commissioned officers, warrant officers, and enlisted members of the active militia.
(b)
To adjudge:
(1)
Dismissal, in the case of a commissioned or warrant officer.
(2)
Dishonorable discharge, in the case of an enlisted member.
(3)
Any other punishment authorized for a special court-martial handling analogous charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the federal Manual for Courts-Martial, including, but not limited to, up to one year in confinement.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026