§ 47-25-101. Exemption of Funds From Attachment, Garnishment, or Judgment; Assignability
None of the funds provided for in this chapter shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, or judgment rendered against the person entitled to receive the same. Such funds shall not be assignable. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-101 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.
§ 47-25-41. Member Dues
Each member shall pay into the fund as dues a sum equal to 3.42 percent of the member’s maximum average final monthly compensation established by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-25-81 per month. Each month’s dues shall be paid not later than the tenth day of that month. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-41 , enacted […]
§ 47-25-42. Calculation of Dues and Benefits for Certain Members
No compensation used to calculate a retirement benefit under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia shall be used to calculate member dues or retirement benefits under this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-42 , enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 701, § 3/HB 292. Effective date. — This Code section became […]
§ 47-25-43. Suspension for Failure to Pay Dues; Application for Reinstatement
A member who is in arrears for the dues payment required by Code Section 47-25-41 for a period of 90 days shall become a suspended member on the ninetieth day of such arrearage. A suspended member may apply for reinstatement as an active member only during the 30 day period beginning with his or her […]
§ 47-25-60. Collection of Fees; Accurate Records
In addition to all other legal costs, the sum of $3.00 shall be charged and collected in each civil matter or proceeding filed in the magistrate courts. The clerks of the magistrate courts shall collect the fees provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section and the fees so collected shall be remitted to […]
§ 47-25-80. Requirements for Receiving Benefits
In order for a member to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, he or she must have: Served as a regularly qualified and commissioned chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer for at least eight years; Fully complied with this chapter; Terminated his or her official capacity as a chief magistrate or as […]
§ 47-25-81. Amount of Benefit
Any member who is approved for retirement benefits as provided in Code Section 47-25-80 shall be paid a monthly sum equal to 4 percent of his or her average final monthly compensation for each year served by the member up to, but not exceeding, a total of 20 years; provided, however, that the final annual […]
§ 47-25-82. Benefits for Surviving Spouse
As used in this Code section, the term “surviving spouse” means the person who was married to a member on the date of the member’s death. Upon the death of any member who is then receiving retirement benefits and upon the surviving spouse of such member attaining 60 years of age, said spouse shall be […]
§ 47-25-82.1. Designation of Beneficiaries; Determining Amount of Benefit; Designated Survivor Requirements; Death of Beneficiary Prior to Member’s Death
In lieu of receiving the retirement benefits provided for in Code Sections 47-25-81 and 47-25-82, upon application for retirement, a member may elect in writing on a form to be prescribed by the board to receive: A 100 percent joint life annuity payable during the lives of a member and his or her designated survivor; […]
§ 47-25-83. Refund of Dues
Any member, after ceasing to serve as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer and after waiving any right to retirement benefits in writing on a form to be provided by the board, may apply for and be refunded all dues paid, together with 5 percent simple interest per annum from the end of the […]