Government Code section 31843

As used in this article “child” means a member’s child who is dependent upon such member at the time of his death and while such child is unmarried and:

(a)

Under 18 years of age, or

(b)

Whether under or over 18 years of age, totally disabled and such disability occurred prior to such child attaining age 18 years.

Source: Section 31843, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=31843.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1961; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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