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Sec. 22.30.011. Powers and duties of the commission.

(a) The commission shall on its own motion or on receipt of a written complaint inquire into an allegation that a judge (1) has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony under state or federal law or convicted of a crime that involves moral turpitude under state or federal law; (2) suffers from […]

Sec. 22.30.020. Employment and compensation generally.

The commission may employ officers, assistants, and other employees that it considers necessary for the performance of the duties and exercise of the powers conferred upon the commission; it may arrange for and compensate medical and other experts and reporters, may arrange for the attendance of witnesses, including witnesses not subject to subpoena, and may […]

Sec. 22.25.033. Claim for survivor’s benefits.

A person claiming entitlement to benefits payable under this chapter as a consequence of a justice’s or judge’s death shall provide the commissioner of administration with a marriage certificate, divorce or dissolution judgment, or other evidence of entitlement. Documents establishing entitlement may be filed with the commissioner immediately after a change in the justice’s or […]

Sec. 22.25.035. Rights under a qualified domestic relations order.

A former spouse who was married to a justice or judge for at least one year shall be treated as a spouse or surviving spouse under this chapter to the extent required by a qualified domestic relations order. Rights under the order do not take effect until the order is filed with the administrator.

Sec. 22.25.041. Refund of contributions.

(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, a justice or judge who vacates office for any reason and who has not then accrued five years of creditable service under this chapter is entitled to receive a refund of the total amount of contributions, including principal and interest payments on indebtedness, together with interest […]

Sec. 22.30.060. Rules and confidentiality.

(a) The commission shall adopt rules implementing this chapter and providing for confidentiality of proceedings. (b) All proceedings, records, files, and reports of the commission are confidential and disclosure may not be made except (1) upon waiver in writing by the judge at any stage of the proceedings; (2) if the subject matter or the […]