§ 75002

“Judge” means a justice of the Supreme Court or of a court of appeal, or a judge of a superior court, municipal court, or justice court. A retired justice court judge does not acquire status as a judge for the purposes of this chapter by reason of designation as a judge pro tempore of, or assignment by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council to, any of these courts.

“Judge” shall not mean a justice court judge who elected pursuant to Section 75029.5 to be restored to membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 235, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)