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HomeEducation CodeCh. 12§ 22656 Judgment Binding On System

§ 22656 Judgment Binding On System

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§ 22656 Judgment Binding On System

Key Takeaways

  • •A court decision about someone's retirement money won't affect the system unless the system is part of the case.
  • •The system must get an official copy of the court's decision to be involved.
  • •This rule is about protecting the retirement money system from sudden changes.

Example

If a person gets a court order to get more money from their retirement fund.

The retirement system won't have to follow the court order unless they were part of the case and got an official copy of the order.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 22656 Judgment Binding On System

No judgment or court order issued pursuant to this chapter is binding on the system with respect to the Defined Benefit Program or the Defined Benefit Supplement Program until the system has been joined as a party to the action and has been served with a certified copy of the judgment or court order. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1021, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

judgmentcourt orderDefined Benefit ProgramDefined Benefit Supplement Program

Related Statutes

  • § 22658 Nonmember Spouse Separate Accounts
  • § 22660 Nonmember Spouse Beneficiary Rights
  • § 22652 Retirement Benefits Division Orders
  • § 22653 Nonmember Spouse Benefit Rights
  • § 22655 Retirement Benefits In Divorce

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 22656.
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