Louisiana § RS 11:802 - Eligibility for regular retirement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:802 — Eligibility for regular retirement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:802. Eligibility for regular retirement
A. Any member covered by R.S. 11:801 whose first employment making him eligible for membership in one of the state systems occurred on or before June 30, 2015, shall be eligible to retire if he has at least:
(1) Thirty years of creditable service, and is at least age fifty-five.
(2) Five years of creditable service, and is at least age sixty.
B. Any member covered by R.S. 11:801 whose first employment making him eligible for membership in a state system occurred on or after July 1, 2015, shall be eligible to retire if he has at least:
(1) Five years of creditable service, and is at least age sixty-two.
(2) Twenty years of service credit at any age, exclusive of unused annual and sick leave and military service other than qualified military service as provided in 26 U.S.C. 414(u) earned on or after December 12, 1994, but any person retiring under this Paragraph shall have his benefit, inclusive of military service credit and allowable unused annual and sick leave, actuarially reduced from the earliest age that he would normally become eligible for a regular retirement benefit under Paragraph (1) of this Subsection if he had continued in service to that age. Any member who elects to retire under the provisions of this Paragraph shall not be eligible to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan provided by R.S. 11:786 or the Initial Lump-Sum Benefit option provided by R.S. 11:783.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 718, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 17:642.1 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 2001, No. 1055, §1, eff. July 1, 2001; Acts 2014, No. 226, §1, eff. June 30, 2014.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:802
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:802 cover?
Section RS 11:802 ("Eligibility for regular retirement") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 11:802?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:802" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 11:802 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.