Section 455.1 Of Chapter 9. Military Courts From California Military And Veterans Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 9.
455.1
. (a) The Courts-Martial Appellate Panel shall consist of
three justices to hear matters described in Section 458.1. The
Governor, by general order, shall appoint the three justices who have
experience and training in the field of military law. The panel
shall conduct itself as a three-justice court.
(1) A justice shall not be liable civilly or criminally for any
act or acts done by them in the performance of his or her duty, as
described in Section 472.
(2) A justice shall be subject to a code of judicial conduct in
accordance with applicable the United States Army and the United
States Air Force regulations.
(3) A justice shall sit for four years upon which his or her
appointment shall be terminated or upon acceptance of his or her
resignation by the Adjutant General, whichever occurs first.
(4) A justice shall be paid at the rate of a federal O-6, a
military pay grade, only while in session.
(b) The Courts-Martial Appellate Panel may be convened by the
President of the United States, the Governor, or the Adjutant
General.