Arizona § 25-524 - Financial institutions; surrender of assets; nonliability
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-524 — Financial institutions; surrender of assets; nonliability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-524. Financial institutions; surrender of assets; nonliability
A. On receipt of a notice of lien or levy a financial institution shall encumber or surrender, as appropriate, assets held by the institution on behalf of an obligor.
B. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a financial institution is not subject to civil liability for encumbering or surrendering any assets held by the financial institution in response to a notice of lien or levy issued by the department or for any action taken in good faith to comply with this section.
C. The remedy provided in this section is limited to collection of past due support.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 25-524
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-524 cover?
Section 25-524 ("Financial institutions; surrender of assets; nonliability") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 25-524?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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