New Jersey § 43:10-38
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:10-38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:10-38.
The widow, children or sole dependent parent of a member of the county police department,
who shall have served therein for a period of ten years, paid into the fund the full
amount of his annual assessment or contributions and either lost his life in the performance
of his duty or died from causes other than injuries received in the performance of
duty, shall receive a pension equal to the full amount of such member's salary at
the time of his death, but not exceeding one thousand dollars. No widow shall be entitled to a pension who shall have married the member after
he shall have reached the age of fifty years. If the member leaves him surviving a widow and children, the pension shall be paid
to the widow for the use of herself and the children. If he leaves three or more children but no widow, the pension shall be paid, in
equal shares, to the children who have not reached the age of sixteen years; if there
are two children, they shall be paid twenty dollars each monthly; if one child, he
shall be paid twenty-five dollars monthly. If a widow entitled to a pension hereunder remarries, the pension shall cease and
shall not be paid to her or her children. If he leaves no widow and no children under sixteen years of age, the pension shall
be paid to his sole dependent parent.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:10-38
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:10-38 cover?
Section 43:10-38 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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