Any active member of the Judges Retirement System may apply for transfer of his credits and creditable service accumulated under this System to the Judges Retirement System. Such creditable service shall be transferred forthwith. Payment by this System to the Judges Retirement System shall be made at the same time and shall consist of:
Participation in this System as to any credits transferred under this Section shall terminate on the date of transfer.
40 ILCS 5/16-130.1