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HomeEducation CodeCh. 22§ 23803 Death Payment Processing

§ 23803 Death Payment Processing

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§ 23803 Death Payment Processing

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone dies, their family or chosen person can ask for money that was saved or paid into a special fund.
  • •The money can be given out quickly after showing proof the person died.
  • •This rule is more important than some other rules about giving out money after death.

Example

A dad worked for the city and paid into a fund every month. He passed away suddenly.

His wife can ask for the money from the fund right away by showing his death certificate. She doesn’t have to wait a long time or follow extra steps because of this law.

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

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§ 23803 Death Payment Processing

Notwithstanding Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 13100) of Part 1 of Division 8 of the Probate Code, or any other provision of law, death payments and return of contributions pursuant to Sections 23801 and 23802, if any, may be requested by the beneficiary and paid by the system as soon as practicable after receipt of proof of death. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 893, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

death paymentsreturn of contributionsbeneficiaryproof of death

Related Statutes

  • § 23853 Surviving Spouse Death Payments
  • § 23882 Beneficiary Death Payment Requests
  • § 23801 Member Death Benefit Payment
  • § 23811 Retirement Contribution Beneficiary Payment
  • § 23800 Death Benefits Eligibility Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 23803.
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