Age and Service Requirements

The Age and Service Requirements for an SCCRF Member is as follows:

  • Minimum of 12 years of creditable service 
    • Required: 8 years as the Superior Court Clerk
    • The member must have served continuously as the Superior/ State Court Clerk for the four years immediately preceding the member's retirement
  • Member must be 55 years of age to apply for retirement benefits
  • Member must complete all required training per O.C.G.A. 15-6-50
  • To provide a Survivor Option, Member must have (see Retirement Options for more details):
    • Accrued 20 years of service
    • Been married for at least 6 years

Eligible Service Credit for Retirement Benefits:

  • Up to 4 years of military service during a time the US was engaged in an armed conflict. [O.C.G.A. 47-14-70(a)]
    • Military Service Restrictions: Must be service during time of armed conflict. Service only applicable if member reaches 20 or more years of service (including military service)--Maximum of 4 years of military service is creditable and must be claimed at membership application.
  • Up to 8 years of Chief Deputy Clerk time (the prior service is limited to person serving as Chief Deputy Clerk on July 1, 2010. [O.C.G.A. 47-14-70(d)(2)] Must be claimed at membership application.
  • Required: Minimum of 8 years as the Superior Court Clerk
    • the member must have served continuously as a clerk for the four years immediately preceding the member's retirement