New Jersey S2544 mandates full pension forfeiture for elected or appointed officials convicted of crimes related to their office.
New Jersey S2544 amends existing law to require the forfeiture of all earned service credit or pension benefits for any member convicted of a crime or offense for misconduct during their service in an elective or appointive public office. This applies regardless of whether the pension fund or system covered the office or position. The board of trustees must consider various factors, including the nature of the misconduct and the member's public employment history, in determining the extent of the forfeiture. The act takes effect immediately.
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