Chapter 8: Transmittal Reporting

The Reporting Process

PERS JBM Reporting - Justices or Judges with No Prior PERS Membership

Membership in PERS for elected justices or judges is voluntary. Don't report elected justices or judges until the individual receives written acceptance from DRS to participate in PERS.

If the judge is appointed to a non-elected position and the position meets the PERS eligibility requirements, the person is mandated into PERS JBM. Refer to PERS JBM Plan Rules for who qualifies for membership. Report on the transmittal using the following reporting requirements:

JBM new PERS Members are mandated into PERS JBM Plan 2, with no Plan 2 or Plan 3 choice rights.

• Report these members with a PERS Plan 2 begin date with the appropriate PERS JBM type code.
• Plan 2 members don't complete a Member Information Form when hired. Refer to Forms to Provide JBM.
• Don't transmit a Plan Choice or Choice/Transfer Date.

Note: Judges appointed to non-elective positions are mandated into PERS and the JBM program if the position is defined as an eligible position.