C.F.R. » Title 5 » CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT › SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS › PART 838—COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS › Subpart A—Court Orders Generally

5 C.F.R. § 838.111

Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law

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(a) Employees, retirees, and State courts may not assign CSRS and FERS benefits except as provided in this part.

(b) CSRS and FERS benefits are not subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process except as expressly provided by Federal law.