California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §235: At any time the physical fitness for service of an officer may be determined by a board of three medical officers, which shall be appointed by the Governor for that purpose.

What this law says, in plain English

The Governor may appoint a three-member medical board to evaluate whether a police officer is physically fit to perform their duties.

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At any time the physical fitness for service of an officer may be determined by a board of three medical officers, which shall be appointed by the Governor for that purpose. The findings and recommendations of the board shall be transmitted to the Governor. If the officer is found to be physically unfit for service and the finding is approved by the Governor, he shall be ordered discharged or retired from active service.

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