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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 32210 County Firefighter Pension Rights

§ 32210 County Firefighter Pension Rights

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§ 32210 County Firefighter Pension Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •Any property or money bought under this law belongs to the county, not the person, until they earn it.
  • •Money taken from a worker's pay for their pension cannot be taken by courts or taxed, except in special cases.
  • •No one can give away or sell their pension rights—it’s not allowed.

Example

A firefighter saves money from their paycheck for retirement.

That saved money is safe—no one can take it, even if the firefighter owes money in court. It stays protected until they retire.

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

Official Source
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§ 32210 County Firefighter Pension Rights

The title to all property acquired pursuant to this chapter shall be taken in the name of the county. The title to any money which becomes due to any member shall not pass from the county or county fire protection district to the member until he or she is entitled thereto under this chapter. That portion of the wages of any member deducted or to be deducted under this chapter, the right of a member or other person to an annuity or pension, and all rights of the member or other person in the fund are exempt from taxation and shall not be taken upon execution or other process of any court except to the extent permitted by Section 704.110 of the Code of Civil Procedure. An assignment of any right in or to the funds, or to any pension or annuity is void. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 497, Sec. 119. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 185 of Ch. 497.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

annuityretirementpropertyfireportwagepensioncivil procedure

Related Statutes

  • § 31913 Peace Officer Pension Protections
  • § 32204 County Fire Suppression Personnel
  • § 32328 Prior Service Credit Transfer
  • § 21366 Safety Member Pension Calculation
  • § 31452 Pension Benefits Tax Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 32210.
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