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Judges' Retirement System

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Judges' Retirement System

Two Plans for Judges

The Michigan Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for judicial employees — the Defined Benefit Plan and the 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan. Use the information below to determine which plan you belong to and the website link for that plan.

Defined Benefit Plan

You're a member of the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan if you:

  • Were hired before March 31, 1997, and
  • Are a member of the DB Plan unless you elected to transfer to the 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan during the open enrollment window (Jan. 2, 1998, through April 30, 1998).

Judges' Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan website

Defined Contribution

You're a participant in the Defined Contribution Plan if you:

  • Are newly elected or appointed on or after March 31, 1997.

Judges' Retirement System Defined Contribution Plan website

Other Items of Interest

  • About the Judges' Retirement System

    The Judges' Retirement System is a statewide, public employee retirement plan administered by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services.
    About the Judges' Retirement System

  • Board Information

    This board provides oversight of the Defined Benefit Plan in the Judges' Retirement System.
    Board Information

  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

    The annual comprehensive financial reports contain a wealth of interesting figures and statistics about the Judges' Retirement System.

    Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

  • Connections

    Read the latest Connections, the newsletter we deliver four times a year to our retirees.
    Connections

  • Retirement Act: Public Act 234 of 1992

    The Judges' Retirement Act is published in PDF and HTML formats, and is maintained by the Michigan Legislature.
    Retirement Act: Public Act 234 of 1992

  • Voya Financial

    Voya is a leading provider of pension plans and was selected by the state to administer the 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan and the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Voya also offers services like investment counseling and round-the-clock customer service.

    Voya Financial