Maryland § 27-401
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 27-401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-401.
(a) (1) This subsection applies only to an individual who is a member of the Judges’ Retirement System on or before June 30, 2012.
(2) A member or former member is entitled to a retirement allowance:
(i) on termination of service, if the member is at least 60 years old;
(ii) on the recommendation of the medical board, if the member or former member resigns because of disability;
(iii) when retired by order of the Supreme Court of Maryland; or
(iv) at the age of 60 years, if the former member’s termination of service occurred earlier.
(b) (1) This subsection applies only to an individual who becomes a member of the Judges’ Retirement System on or after July 1, 2012.
(2) A member or former member is entitled to a retirement allowance:
(i) on termination of service, if the member is at least 60 years old and has at least 5 years of eligibility service;
(ii) on the recommendation of the medical board, if the member or former member resigns because of disability;
(iii) when retired by order of the Supreme Court of Maryland, if the member has at least 5 years of eligibility service;
(iv) at the mandatory retirement age required by Article IV, § 3 of the Maryland Constitution with less than 5 years of eligibility service, if the member has eligibility service equal to the mandatory retirement age required by Article IV, § 3 of the Maryland Constitution minus the member’s age when the member first becomes a member; or
(v) at the age of 60 years, if the former member’s termination of service occurred earlier and the former member had at least 5 years of eligibility service when the former member terminated service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 27-401
What does Maryland Code § 27-401 cover?
Section 27-401 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 27-401?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 27-401 apply to my situation?
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