Virginia § 51.1-304 - Contributions by Commonwealth
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 51.1-304 — Contributions by Commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.1-304. Contributions by Commonwealth
The Commonwealth shall contribute an amount equal to the sum of the normal contribution, any accrued liability contribution, and any supplementary contribution. The amount shall be determined and paid as provided in Chapter 1 (§ 51.1-124.1 et seq.). Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, member contributions and employer contributions for judges appointed or elected to an original term commencing on or after January 1, 2014, and prior to July 1, 2026, shall be determined and paid (i) under the provisions of the hybrid retirement program described in § 51.1-169 for service rendered as a judge prior to July 1, 2026, and (ii) as provided in Article 7 (§ 51.1-144 et seq.) of Chapter 1 for service rendered as a judge on or after July 1, 2026. However, during any period that a judge is absent for a period of greater than three months from his duties, the employer shall not make any contributions otherwise required pursuant to subdivision B 2 of § 51.1-169, unless that absence is due to a medical condition, disability, active duty military leave, or family emergency and the existence of the medical condition, disability, active duty military leave, or family emergency is documented in a written communication signed under penalty of perjury by the judge or other authorized representative and submitted promptly to the Virginia Retirement System and the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
1972, c. 151, § 51-165.1; 1982, c. 467; 1990, c. 832; 2014, c. 356; 2023, c. 346; 2025, c. 508.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 51.1-304
What does Code of Virginia § 51.1-304 cover?
Section 51.1-304 ("Contributions by Commonwealth") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 51.1-304?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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