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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 6§ 32027 Retirement System Election Payments

§ 32027 Retirement System Election Payments

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§ 32027 Retirement System Election Payments

Key Takeaways

  • •If you choose to join this system, you get all the money you're owed from any other system.
  • •The money is given to you like you're leaving the job.
  • •There's an exception mentioned in Section 32028.

Example

Imagine you have money saved in a retirement plan from an old job. You decide to join a new retirement plan.

The new plan will give you all the money from your old plan, just like you quit your job. But there might be some special rules in Section 32028.

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

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§ 32027 Retirement System Election Payments

Upon election by any person to come within this chapter any sums due him under any other system shall be paid to him as in the case of separation from the service, except as provided in Section 32028. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

separationelection

Related Statutes

  • § 32026 Pension System Transfer Rules
  • § 32036 Member Contributions Upon Separation
  • § 43850 City Bond Debt Resolution
  • § 43852 Bondholder Compromise Election Notice
  • § 43854 Local Government Judgment Payment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 32027.
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