State Policies Governing Termination or Garnishment of Public Pensions Compiled by NASRA Updated July 2008
A state judge may revoke or reduce state and municipal pensions for criminal convictions arising out of on-the-job corruption regarding embezzlement of public funds; felonious theft from the state, a municipality or quasi-public agency; bribery; or felonies committed through the misuse of a government office or job.
The law requires that the state attorney general apply for a court order to reduce or revoke a pension. Effective October 1, 2008.
