New Jersey § 43:15a-99
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:15a-99, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:15a-99.
A member who has attained the age of 55 and who immediately prior to retirement has
20 years of creditable service as a law enforcement officer, shall be eligible for
service retirement as a law enforcement officer. Any member in service who is a law enforcement officer at the time of attaining
age 65 years shall be retired on a service retirement allowance forthwith or on the
first day of the next calendar month, as is determined by the board of trustees;
provided, however, any law enforcement officer who is a veteran shall not be retired
at age 65 years if he does not have 20 years of service in office, position or employment
of this State, or of any county, municipality or school district, but such veteran
member shall be retired upon the completion of such 20 years of service or upon attaining
age 70 years, whichever is earlier; and provided, further, that any member of the
Public Employees' Retirement System who was a member of the Prison Officers' Pension
Fund on the date of termination of said fund and who elected not to obtain credit
as a law enforcement officer shall not be required to retire on account of age until
age 70.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:15a-99
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:15a-99 cover?
Section 43:15a-99 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 43:15a-99?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 43:15a-99" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 43:15a-99 apply to my situation?
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