District Of Columbia § 31-5315 - Benefits not attachable.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 31-5315 — Benefits not attachable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-5315. Benefits not attachable.
31-5315No money or other benefit, charity, relief, or aid to be paid, provided, or rendered by any society, shall be liable to attachment, garnishment, or other process, or to be seized, taken, appropriated, or applied by any legal or equitable process or operation of law to pay any debt or liability of a member or beneficiary, or any other person who may have a right thereunder, either before or after payment by the society.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 31-5315
What does D.C. Code § 31-5315 cover?
Section 31-5315 ("Benefits not attachable.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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