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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 5§ 32000 County Peace Officers Retirement Fund

§ 32000 County Peace Officers Retirement Fund

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§ 32000 County Peace Officers Retirement Fund

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a special fund called the 'county peace officers’ retirement fund' to pay for pensions and other costs.
  • •This fund is managed by the county’s auditor and treasurer.
  • •Money for this fund comes from two places: contributions from the officers and money given by the county’s board of supervisors.

Example

A police officer works for 20 years and then retires.

The money they get every month after retiring comes from this special fund. The officer and the county both put money into this fund while the officer was working.

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

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§ 32000 County Peace Officers Retirement Fund

For the purpose of providing and maintaining a fund to meet the payments of demands drawn for the payment of pensions and the expenses of the board, a trust fund account to be known as “county peace officers’ retirement fund” shall be opened upon the books of the auditor and treasurer of any county adopting a system under this chapter. The contributions of the members and the sums made available by the board of supervisors for this purpose shall be credited to the fund. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 16774 Bond Redemption Authority
  • § 31901 Public Employee Retirement Benefits
  • § 31907 Active Retirement System Members
  • § 31908 Retirement Beneficiary Definition
  • § 31913 Peace Officer Pension Protections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 32000.
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