Arizona § 9-931 - Exemption of pensions from process; prohibition on assignments; exception
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-931 — Exemption of pensions from process; prohibition on assignments; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-931. Exemption of pensions from process; prohibition on assignments; exception
A. No pension allowed under this article shall be subject to garnishment, attachment, judgment, execution or other legal process. No person entitled to a pension shall have the right to assign it, nor shall the board recognize an attempted assignment of the pension or pay over any sum which has been assigned or attempted to be assigned.
B. Nothing in this section exempts property from court orders which are the result of a judgment for arrearages of child support or for a child support debt.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-931
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-931 cover?
Section 9-931 ("Exemption of pensions from process; prohibition on assignments; exception") 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 § 9-931?
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