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DIVISION 9. EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS 7900-7914›PART 2. CIVIL SERVICE 31100-31117›CHAPTER 1. General 31200-31208›ARTICLE 15.6. Survivors’ Allowances 31855-31855.12

§ 31855.5

California Government Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · California

Upon the death of a member prior to retirement who was a member continuously for not less than 18 months immediately prior to the member’s death, the member’s surviving spouse shall be paid a monthly survivor’s allowance equal to the sum, based upon the appropriate factual circumstances, specified in Section 31855.8 or 31855.12.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 9, Sec. 1. (AB 1355) Effective January 1, 2010.)

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