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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 128 Militia Emergency Activation Authority

§ 128 Militia Emergency Activation Authority

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§ 128 Militia Emergency Activation Authority

This law lets the governor activate part of the unorganized militia and recruit volunteers for service during emergencies or wars, following rules set out in the division.

Key Takeaways

  • •The governor can activate the unorganized militia during emergencies.
  • •Volunteers can be recruited to help with the needed service.
  • •Volunteer recruitment must follow the regulations in this division.

Example

A severe hurricane causes widespread damage and the state needs extra help for emergency response.

The governor can order a portion of the unorganized militia to be called up and can accept volunteers to assist with rescue, relief, and restoring order, using the volunteer recruitment rules in the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 128 Militia Emergency Activation Authority

The unorganized militia may be called for active duty in case of war, rebellion, insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of the peace, public calamity or catastrophe, or other emergency, or imminent danger thereof, or may be called forth for service under the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whenever it is necessary to call out any portion of the unorganized militia, the Governor may call for and accept as many volunteers as are required for such service, under regulations provided by this division. (Amended by Stats. 1947, Ch. 155.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

unorganized militiaactive dutyGovernorvolunteers

Related Statutes

  • § 120 State Militia Composition
  • § 121 Militia Membership Requirements
  • § 123 Militia Enrollment Orders
  • § 124 Enrollment Compliance Requirement
  • § 126 Governor Appointed Exemption Boards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 128.
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