Military and Veterans Code section 263

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.

Source: Section 263, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=263. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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§ 263’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/military_and_veterans_code_section_263

Original Source: Section 263, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=MVC§ionNum=263. (last accessed May 10, 2025).