# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 21. State Retirement and Pension System

### Subtitle 7. Forfeiture of Benefits

#### Section 21-701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Domestic relations order" means an order issued in accordance with Sec. 21-502(a)(2) of this title, Sec. 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees that assigns a benefit to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a public employee in connection with a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce.

(c) "Final adjudication" means adjudication by a trial court resulting in final disposition of all charges that constitute a qualifying crime.

(d) "Public employee" means an individual who:

  (1) is employed in a position listed in Sec. 21-702 of this subtitle; and

  (2) has been charged with a qualifying crime.

(e) "Qualifying crime" means a felony:

  (1) that is committed in the course of a public employee's duties and responsibilities;

  (2) that is committed through the use of the public employee's authority derived from the position of employment; and

  (3) the commission of which results in, or is attempted to result in, gain, profit, or advantage for the public employee.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)