Sec. 15. (a) Conditions for participation in the fund, contributions to the fund, withdrawal from the fund, and eligibility for and computation of benefits for participants and their survivors are governed by IC 33-38-7 and IC 33-38-8.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, IC 33-38-7, or IC 33-38-8, the fund must be administered in a manner consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). A participant on a leave of absence that qualifies for the benefits and protections afforded by the Family and Medical Leave Act is entitled to receive credit for vesting and eligibility purposes to the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act but is not entitled to receive credit for service for benefit purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, IC 33-38-7, and IC 33-38-8, a participant is entitled to service credit and benefits in the amount and to the extent required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-8-4.1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 6. Judges' Retirement System
33-38-6-1. "Americans With Disabilities Act"
33-38-6-2.5. "Electronic Funds Transfer"
33-38-6-6. "Internal Revenue Code"
33-38-6-8. "Judge Pro Tempore Service"
33-38-6-12. Indiana Judges' Retirement Fund
33-38-6-13. Qualification of Fund Under Internal Revenue Code
33-38-6-14. Administration of Fund
33-38-6-16. Referendum of Judges Concerning Federal Social Security Agreement
33-38-6-17. Appropriation From State General Fund
33-38-6-18. Use of Appropriated Funds
33-38-6-19. Fund Construed as a Trust
33-38-6-20. Use of Fund for Administrative Costs
33-38-6-21. Warrants to Participants
33-38-6-21.5. Submission of Contributions, Reports, and Records Electronically
33-38-6-22. Salary Warrants Indicating Deductions of Contributions
33-38-6-23. Administration of Fund; Confidentiality of Fund Records
33-38-6-24. Rollover to Eligible Retirement Plan
33-38-6-25. Service Credit; Contributions for Service as Judge or Full-Time Magistrate