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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 4§ 31985 County Peace Officer Membership

§ 31985 County Peace Officer Membership

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§ 31985 County Peace Officer Membership

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about when certain county workers (called 'county peace officers') must join a special system.
  • •If the county already had a similar rule before this law started, the workers must join the system 30 days after the county leaders vote (with at least 4 out of 5 agreeing) to include them.
  • •New workers in these jobs must join the system 30 days after they start working.

Example

A county hires a new sheriff's deputy.

The new deputy must join the system on the first day of the next month after waiting 30 days from their start date.

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

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§ 31985 County Peace Officer Membership

In any county in which the predecessor of this chapter has become operative prior to the effective date of this chapter, the persons employed in positions included in the definition of “county peace officers” by Section 30904.5 shall become members of the system on the first day of the calendar month following the expiration of 30 days after the board of supervisors has adopted by a four-fifths (4/5) vote a resolution providing for the inclusion of such positions in the system. Thereafter each person employed in any position included in that definition shall become a member on the first day of the calendar month following the expiration of 30 days after he is so employed. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 270.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

county peace officersresolutionemployeedefinitionexpirationposition

Related Statutes

  • § 31983 County Peace Officer Retirement
  • § 31982 Peace Officer Retirement Opt-Out
  • § 14554.2 Federal Transportation Notes Issuance
  • § 14554.4 Note Trust Agreement Security
  • § 14554.6 Treasurer Note Authorization Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31985.
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