Michigan § 32.801 - Retirement; national guard and defense force personnel.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.801 — Retirement; national guard and defense force personnel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.801. Retirement; national guard and defense force personnel.
Except in time of war or national emergency declared by the congress of the United States, officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel shall be retired at the highest rank they have held, from active service with the national guard prior to/or upon reaching age 62, and their names shall be placed on the state military retired list. Officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel of the defense force serving this state during an emergency or war are eligible for retirement and enrollment on the state military retired list under the same conditions as apply to officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 32.801
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.801 cover?
Section 32.801 ("Retirement; national guard and defense force personnel.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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 Michigan § 32.801?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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