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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon service retirement as a law enforcement officer a member shall receive a service retirement allowance consisting of:
a. An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated deductions together with regular interest and
b. A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance equal to 2% of his final compensation multiplied by his number of years of service credit as a law enforcement officer for which he has made contributions up to 25, plus the amount determined as provided in section 48 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C.43:15A-48) for years of service credit other than service as a law enforcement officer, for which he has made contributions, plus 1% of his final compensation multiplied by his number of years of service credit as a law enforcement officer for which he has made contributions over 25 or for which he has made no contributions to the retirement system for the period while he was a law enforcement officer or, in the case of a veteran, while he was in office, position or employment of this State, or of any county, municipality, public agency or school district; provided, however, that in the case of any member electing to receive benefits under section 38(b) of chapter 84 of the laws of 1954, 1 such benefits shall be payable at age 60.
The death benefit provided in section 48(c) of chapter 84 of the laws of 1954 2 shall apply in the case of any member retiring under the provisions of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 43. Pensions and Retirement and Unemployment Compensation 43 § 15A-100 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-43-pensions-and-retirement-and-unemployment-compensation/nj-st-sect-43-15a-100/
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