a valuable recruitment and retention incentive
The District Attorneys’ Retirement System is an IRS qualified 401(a) defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement allowances and other benefits. The following summary of plan provisions is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of benefits. This summary of principal plan provisions shall not be construed to create any contract or obligation on the part of District Attorneys’ Retirement System (DARS) to or for the benefit of any member. This summary defers to and is controlled by the statutory provisions and any amendments thereto found in Title 11 of the Revised Statutes and any other applicable laws.
ADMINISTRATION
The District Attorneys’ Retirement System (DARS) is operated by a Board of Trustees, an Office of the Director and an Actuary.
Six active and contributing members of the Board of Trustees are elected by the active members of the Louisiana District Attorneys’ Retirement System, one of which must be an assistant district attorney. One retired member is also elected to the Board of Trustees by the retired members of the system. In addition, the Chairmen or their designees of both the Senate and House Retirement Committees are ex-officio members of the Board.
S. Andrew Shealy
Chairman
Assistant District Attorney
16th Judicial District
Scott M. Perrilloux
Vice-Chairman
District Attorney
21st Judicial District
Bradley R. Burget
Board Member
District Attorney
7th Judicial District
Don M.
Burkett
Board Member
District Attorney
11th Judicial District
David W. Burton
Board Member
Retired District Attorney
Houston C. Gascon, III
Board Member
Retired Assistant District Attorney
Todd H.
Nesom
Board Member
District Attorney
33rd Judicial District
Reed J.
Walters
Board Member
District Attorney
28th Judicial District
Representative John R. Illg, Jr.
Ex-Officio Members
House Retirement Committee Member
Sen. Kirk Talbot
Ex-Officio Members
Committee Member of the SRC
Philip
Qualls, CFA
Director
Director
LA-DARS
Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, DARS is temporarily limiting visitors. Members and retirees are strongly encouraged to contact us by phone at (225)-267-4824.
Members, retirees, former members with system credit, or spouses and beneficiaries thereof may not rely on verbal communications or advice given by DARS staff, DARS trustees and/or DARS consultants concerning DARS benefits, laws, or related matters. Any verbal communications or advice given on such matters shall not be deemed to be binding on the DARS system, the DARS Board of Trustees, or the State of Louisiana unless confirmed in writing and approved by the DARS Board of Trustees or the DARS Director. Whether verbal or written, communications or advice contrary to statutory law or controlling judicial precedent shall not be binding on the DARS system, the DARS Board of Trustees, or the State of Louisiana.