Massachusetts § 65J - Retiring judges; payments for unused vacation allowance and sick leave credit
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 65J — Retiring judges; payments for unused vacation allowance and sick leave credit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65J. Retiring judges; payments for unused vacation allowance and sick leave credit
Section 65J. Upon retirement, a judge shall be paid an amount equal to the vacation allowance as earned in the vacation year prior to such retirement; provided, however, that no monetary or other allowance has already been awarded for such vacation allowance.
Upon retirement, a judge who has accrued unused sick leave credit shall be paid an amount equal to twenty percent of the value of such credit as determined by the rate of compensation received at the time of retirement; provided, however, that such payment for accrued unused sick leave shall not affect the amount of retirement allowance available to such judge.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 65J
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 65J cover?
Section 65J ("Retiring judges; payments for unused vacation allowance and sick leave credit") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 65J?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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