§ 1693 Officer Reentry Oath Bond

Military and Veterans Code·California

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This law says that if an officer had to swear an oath and sign a bond before first starting the job, they must do the same again before they start working again after a break.

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•The oath and bond must be filed again before returning to work.
•The same form and method used the first time must be used the second time.
•This applies to any officer who was legally required to take an oath or bond before first starting the job.

Example

A city police officer quits, then gets hired back a year later.

Before the officer can go back on duty, they must again file the required oath and sign the bond just like they did the first time they started the job.

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§ 1693 Officer Reentry Oath Bond

If any such officer was required by law to file an oath of office or to execute a bond prior to their original entry upon the duties of the office, they shall file an oath and execute a bond in like manner and form prior to their reentry upon the duties of the office. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 111. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

oath of office execute a bond reentry upon the duties of the office

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1693.

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