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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 12Art. 5§ 21130 Patrol Member Retirement Age

§ 21130 Patrol Member Retirement Age

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§ 21130 Patrol Member Retirement Age

Key Takeaways

  • •Certain patrol members must retire when they turn 60 years old.
  • •The retirement happens on the first day of the month after they turn 60.
  • •This rule started on April 1, 2019.

Example

A patrol officer's birthday is on May 15, 2023.

The officer must retire on June 1, 2023, because that is the first day of the month after they turn 60.

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

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§ 21130 Patrol Member Retirement Age

(a) Every patrol member subject to Section 21362, 21362.2, or 21363.1, as applicable, shall be retired on the first day of the calendar month succeeding that in which he or she attains the age of 60 years. (b) This section shall be operative April 1, 2019. (Amended (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 778, Sec. 4) by Stats. 2017, Ch. 20, Sec. 3. (AB 115) Effective June 27, 2017. Section operative April 1, 2019, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

patrol memberretiredage of 60 yearsSection 21362Section 21362.2Section 21363.1

Related Statutes

  • § 21131 Safety Member Retirement Age
  • § 21132 Mandatory Retirement Age 65
  • § 3573 Union Recognition Process
  • § 3574 Higher Education Union Recognition
  • § 3575 Employee Representation Petitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 21130.
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