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3 ME Rev Stat § 803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 4: MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION|3 §803. State contribution

 §803. State contribution 1.  Payment.  For each member, the State shall pay annually into the fund an amount known as the employer contribution.   [PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Employer contribution.  Employer contribution must be fixed on the basis of the assets and liabilities of the Legislative Retirement Program as shown by actuarial valuation and is expressed as a percentage of the annual earnable compensation of each member.   A. The employer contribution rate represents the percentage of the member's compensation payable during periods of membership required to provide the difference between the total liabilities for retirement allowances and the amount of the assets in the fund.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).]B. The employer contribution rate is determined on actuarial bases adopted by the board of trustees. The rate is determined by the board of trustees after each valuation and continues in force until a new valuation is made.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).] 3.  State contribution procedure.  The board of trustees shall submit budget estimates to the State Budget Officer in accordance with Title 5, section 1665.   On each payroll for Legislators, the State Controller shall cause a charge to be made of an amount or amounts in payment of the state costs of all charges related to the Legislative Retirement Program and which must be credited to the appropriate accounts of the fund. Percentage rates to be predetermined by the actuary and approved by the board of trustees must be applied to the total gross salaries of members appearing on those payrolls and the resultant charges must be periodically credited to the retirement fund.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).] 4.  Minimum amount of employer contribution.  The aggregate payment by the State into the fund must be at least sufficient to provide the benefits payable out of the fund and the administrative operating expenses of the Legislative Retirement Program during the current year.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. U, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §21 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 4: MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION|3 §804. Members' contributions

 §804. Members' contributions On and after July 1, 1993, each member shall contribute at a rate of 7.65% of earnable compensation.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §L3 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 4: MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION|3 §805. Return of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)

 §805. Return of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 387, §A1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 651, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 137, §2 (RP).
3 ME Rev Stat § 805-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 4: MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION|3 §805-A. Refund of accumulated contributions

 §805-A. Refund of accumulated contributions 1.  Conditions for refund.  If the service of any member has terminated, except by death or by retirement under this chapter, the member must be paid the amount of the member's accumulated contributions under the following conditions:   A. The member must have properly applied for a refund of accumulated contributions;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §3 (NEW).]B. Payment must be made after termination of service and not less than 22 days nor more than 60 days after receipt of the application and receipt of the last payroll upon which the name of the member appears;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §3 (NEW).]C. An application for refund is void if the member filing the application returns to membership in any retirement program administered by the Maine Public Employees Retirement System before issuance of the payment; and   [PL 2007, c. 491, §22 (AMD).]D. Only accumulated contributions made by the member or picked up by the employer may be refunded to that member under this subsection.   [PL 2007, c. 137, §3 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 491, §22 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 137, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §22 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 805-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 4: MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION|3 §805-B. Inactive accounts

 §805-B. Inactive accounts 1.  Conditions for refund.  The retirement system may make an automatic refund of contributions to a member who has not properly applied for a refund as provided in section 805-A and who has terminated service, except by death or by retirement under this chapter, and who has not met the minimum creditable service requirement for eligibility to receive a service retirement benefit at the applicable age under the following conditions:   A. The member account in the retirement system has been inactive for 3 or more years;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §4 (NEW).]B. Only accumulated contributions made by the member or picked up by the employer may be refunded to that member under this subsection; and   [PL 2007, c. 137, §4 (NEW).]C. A member who receives an automatic refund under this subsection may, within 30 days of the issuance of the refund, return the full refunded amount to the retirement system. Upon receipt, the retirement system shall restore the accumulated contributions to the member's credit.   [PL 2007, c. 137, §4 (NEW).]Pursuant to the Code, Section 401(a)(31)(B), the amount of an automatic refund under this section may not exceed $1,000.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 137, §4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 474, §5 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 852 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §852. Retirement benefits

 §852. Retirement benefits 1.  Amount.  The service retirement allowance of a member shall be determined under this chapter in effect on the member's date of final termination of service. Subject to the minimum benefit provided for in paragraph B, the total amount of the retirement allowance of a member retired in accordance with section 851 shall be equal to:   A. One-fiftieth of the member's average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service allowed under section 802; and   [PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).]B. Any member who has 10 or more years of creditable service at retirement shall be entitled to a minimum of $100 per month.   [PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).
3 ME Rev Stat § 853 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §853. Disability retirement

 §853. Disability retirement Any member who becomes disabled while in service may receive a disability retirement allowance on the same basis as provided for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, chapter 423, subchapter 5, article 3-A.   [PL 2017, c. 88, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §27 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 88, §3 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 854 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §854. Restoration to service

 §854. Restoration to service If a recipient of a retirement allowance under this chapter again becomes a member of the Legislature, the recipient may:   [PL 2019, c. 475, §32 (AMD).]1.  Receive allowance.  Continue to receive the retirement allowance and not accrue any additional creditable service for that legislative service; or   [PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Discontinue allowance.  Direct, in writing, that the executive director discontinue the recipient's retirement allowance and the recipient accrues additional creditable service for that legislative service.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §32 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §32 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 855 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §855. Ordinary death benefits

 §855. Ordinary death benefits If a member who is in service or a former member who is a recipient of a disability retirement allowance dies, the member's beneficiary, or relative if no designated beneficiary, is entitled to benefits on the same basis as provided for beneficiaries of state employees who are members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, chapter 423, subchapter 5, article 4.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §10 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §28 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 856 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §856. Accidental death benefits

 §856. Accidental death benefits If a member or a former member who is receiving a disability retirement allowance dies as a result of an injury received in the line of duty, benefits must be paid on the same basis as provided for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, chapter 423, subchapter 5, article 5.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §29 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §29 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 857 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §857. Payment of service retirement allowance

 §857. Payment of service retirement allowance All service retirement allowances must be paid on the same basis as provided for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, section 17804.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §30 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §12 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §30 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 858 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §858. Cost-of-living and other adjustments

 §858. Cost-of-living and other adjustments Retirement allowances under this chapter must be adjusted on the same basis as provided for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, section 17806.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §31 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 507, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 133, §13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §31 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 859 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §859. Remarriage after retirement

 §859. Remarriage after retirement If a retiree who is the recipient of a reduced service retirement allowance under section 857 remarries after the retiree's spouse dies, the retiree may elect to have the reduced retirement benefit paid under the same option to the new spouse after the retiree's death instead of continuing the original reduced retirement allowance to the retiree during the retiree's lifetime, under the same basis as provided for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by Title 5, section 17805.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §32 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 133, §14 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §32 (AMD).
3 ME Rev Stat § 860 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 3: LEGISLATURE|Chapter 29: LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT|Subchapter 5: PAYMENT OF BENEFITS|3 §860. Divorce

 §860. Divorce If a retiree who is the recipient of a reduced service retirement allowance under section 857 is granted a divorce either after retirement or before a retirement beneficiary is named, the provisions of Title 5, section 17805-A apply on the same basis as for members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §33 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 55, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §33 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 1 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §1. Constitution of the court; administrative responsibilities of the court and the Chief Justice

 §1. Constitution of the court; administrative responsibilities of the court and the Chief Justice The Supreme Judicial Court, as heretofore established, consists of a Chief Justice and 6 associate justices and such Active Retired Justices as may be appointed and serving on said court, learned in the law and of sobriety of manners.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).]The Chief Justice is the head of the judicial branch of the State. In the event of the Chief Justice's disability for any cause, the senior associate, not under disability, shall perform any and all of the duties of the Chief Justice.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).]The Supreme Judicial Court has general administrative and supervisory authority over the judicial branch and shall make and promulgate rules, regulations and orders governing the administration of the judicial branch.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).]The Chief Justice, as head of the judicial branch, shall prepare the budget for the judicial branch. The Chief Justice may approve financial orders for transfers and revisions of and increases to allotment within the judicial branch in accordance with procedures for financial orders established in the executive branch. The Chief Justice shall provide a copy of each approved financial order to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of the Budget and the Office of Fiscal and Program Review.   [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).]The Chief Justice, as the head of the judicial branch, shall, in accordance with the rules, regulations and orders of the Supreme Judicial Court, be responsible for the efficient operation of the judicial branch and for the expeditious dispatch of litigation therein and for the proper conduct of business in all courts. The Chief Justice may require reports from all courts in the State and may issue orders and regulations necessary for the efficient operation of the judicial branch and the prompt and proper administration of justice.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 408, §1 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 623, §§3-A (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. W, §1 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 2 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §2. Appointment of additional justices

 §2. Appointment of additional justices Whenever the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court or, in the event of the Chief Justice's disability, any associate justice thereof has reason to believe that any Justice of the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court is totally and permanently disabled by reason of physical or mental incapacity and because thereof is unable to perform the duties of the office, the Chief Justice or associate justice shall cause a commission of 3 competent disinterested members of the medical profession to make due inquiry and examination into the facts and report the results of the inquiry to the Supreme Judicial Court. Upon receiving the report, the Chief Justice or associate justice shall call a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Court and submit to it the report of the medical commission. The court shall, based on the report and other evidence they may consider necessary, if any, determine the facts. If the court finds that the Justice of the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court is permanently and totally disabled by reason of physical or mental incapacity and because of the disability is unable to perform the duties of the office, the Chief Justice shall certify that fact to the Governor. Upon receipt of a certificate from the court, the Governor shall make due inquiry into the matter and, if the Governor confirms the finding of the court, the Governor shall appoint an additional Justice of the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court, as the case may be.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §33 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §16 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §33 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 2-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §2-A. Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in District Court

 §2-A. Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in District Court The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may assign a Justice or Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in the Superior Court or the District Court, and when so directed the justice has authority and jurisdiction in the Superior Court or the District Court as if the justice were a regular justice or judge of that court. When assigned under this section, the justice may hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments that any Justice of the Superior Court or Judge of the District Court is authorized to hear and issue.   [PL 2001, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]The order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court directing a Justice or an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in the Superior Court or the District Court must be filed with the Executive Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, but need not be docketed or otherwise recorded in any case heard by that justice.   [PL 2001, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 683, §E1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 69, §1 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 3 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §3. When vacancies shall not be filled

 §3. When vacancies shall not be filled No vacancy in the Supreme Judicial or Superior Court caused by the death or expiration of the term of said incapacitated justice shall be filled, if thereby the number of justices qualified and capable of acting would be in excess of that otherwise provided by law as constituting said court.
4 ME Rev Stat § 5 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §5. Compensation of justices upon retirement (REPEALED)

 §5. Compensation of justices upon retirement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 442, §1 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 494, §§1,29 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 466, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 469, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 64, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 701, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 488, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 167, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 853, §§C5,18 (RP).
4 ME Rev Stat § 6 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §6. Active Retired Justices

 §6. Active Retired Justices Any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, who has retired from the court under this chapter in effect prior to December 1, 1984, or any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court who retires or terminates service on the court in accordance with chapter 27, except for a disability retirement, is eligible for appointment as an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court as provided. The Governor may, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary and to confirmation by the Legislature, appoint any eligible justice as an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court for a term of 7 years, unless sooner removed, and that justice may be reappointed for a like term. Any justice appointed and designated as an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court constitutes a part of the court from which the Justice retired and has the same jurisdiction and is subject to the same restrictions as before retirement, except that the Active Retired Justice may act only in the cases and matters and hold court only at the terms and times as directed and assigned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. The Chief Justice is empowered and authorized to assign and designate an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court as to that justice's services and may direct as to which term of the Law Court the Active Retired Justice attends, and order the Active Retired Justice to hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments in vacation that any Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is authorized to hear or issue.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §35 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 544, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 466, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 771, §17 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 853, §§C6,18 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 475, §35 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 6-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §6-A. Active Retired Justice of Supreme Judicial Court to sit in Superior Court

 §6-A. Active Retired Justice of Supreme Judicial Court to sit in Superior Court An Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court may be assigned by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in the Superior Court in any county, and when so directed the Active Retired Justice has authority and jurisdiction in that county as if the Active Retired Justice were a regular Justice of the Superior Court; and, whenever the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court so directs, the Active Retired Justice may hear all matters and issue all orders, notices, decrees and judgments that any Justice of the Superior Court is authorized to hear and issue.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §36 (AMD).]The order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court directing an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to sit in the Superior Court must be filed with the Executive Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, but need not be docketed or otherwise recorded in any case heard by the Active Retired Justice.   [PL 2019, c. 475, §36 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 12, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 475, §36 (AMD).
4 ME Rev Stat § 6-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 4: JUDICIARY|Chapter 1: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT|Subchapter 1: CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL JURISDICTION|4 §6-B. Per diem compensation for Active Retired Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court

 §6-B. Per diem compensation for Active Retired Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court Any Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court who performs judicial service at the direction and assignment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court must be compensated for those services at the rate of $350 per day or $200 per 1/2 day, as long as the total compensation received under this section by an Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court in any calendar year does not exceed 75% of the annual salary of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court set pursuant to section 4. An Active Retired Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court who receives compensation under this section does not accrue additional creditable service for benefit calculation purposes and is not entitled to any other employee benefit, including health, dental or life insurance.   [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. XXXX, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 692, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 416, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, §§O11,22 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 596, §C8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 824, §§B13,14 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 290, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. XXXX, §1 (AMD).