{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"75570.5","citation":"Gov. Code, § 75570.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070. - 77655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11.5. Judges’ Retirement System II [75500. - 75613.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8/chapter-11.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Payment of Benefits [75570. - 75573.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8/chapter-11.5/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 199, Sec. 48.   (AB 2404)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>If a judge elects an optional settlement that provides for a monthly allowance for his or her surviving spouse, the combined allowance payable to the surviving spouse pursuant to the optional settlement and Section <a href=\"/gov/75590\">75590</a>, if applicable, cannot exceed the amount of the judge’s monthly allowance. </p>","text":"If a judge elects an optional settlement that provides for a monthly allowance for his or her surviving spouse, the combined allowance payable to the surviving spouse pursuant to the optional settlement and Section 75590, if applicable, cannot exceed the amount of the judge’s monthly allowance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/payment-of-benefits-75570-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}