Illinois § 13-402
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-402.
Length of service. For the purpose of computing the length of service for the retirement annuity, surviving spouse's annuity, and child's annuity, and calculating the minimum service requirement for payment of military service under subsection (b) of Section 13-403, service of 120 days in any one calendar year shall constitute one year of service and service for any fractional part thereof shall constitute an equal fractional part of one year of service unless specifically provided otherwise. For all other purposes under this Article, including but not limited to the optional plans of additional benefits and contributions provided under Sections 13-304, 13-304.1, and 13-314 of this Article, 26 pay periods of service during any 12 consecutive months shall constitute a year of service, and service rendered for 50% or more of a single pay period shall constitute service for the full pay period. Service of less than 50% of a single pay period shall not be counted. (Source: P.A. 93-334, eff. 7-24-03; 94-621, eff. 8-18-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13-402
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-402 cover?
Section 13-402 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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