§ 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.
§ 47-25-60. 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 […]
§ 47-25-21. Secretary-Treasurer
There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall be elected and appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. His or her compensation and duties may be fixed by the board. In addition to such salary, the secretary-treasurer shall receive credit for a sum of […]
§ 47-25-84. Total and Permanent Disability
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing four years of creditable service if he or she becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer. Any such member shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits in the amount that […]
§ 47-25-22. Powers and Duties
The board is granted the following powers and duties: To provide for the collection of all moneys provided in this chapter; To pay the administrative expenses of the board; To hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter; To make payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due […]