Idaho § 72-802 - Compensation not assignable - Exempt from execution
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 72-802 — Compensation not assignable - Exempt from execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-802. Compensation not assignable - Exempt from execution
No claims for compensation under this law, including compensation payable to a resident of this state under the worker’s compensation laws of any other state, shall be assignable, and all compensation and claims therefor shall be exempt from all claims of creditors, except the restrictions under this section shall not apply to enforcement of an order of any court for the support of any person by execution, garnishment or wage withholding under chapter 12, title 7 , Idaho Code.
[72-802, added I.C., sec. 72-802, as added by 1971, ch. 124, sec. 3, p. 422; am. 1985, ch. 159, sec. 5, p. 422; am. 2009, ch. 312, sec. 1, p. 912.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 72-802
What does Idaho Statutes § 72-802 cover?
Section 72-802 ("Compensation not assignable - Exempt from execution") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 72-802?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 72-802" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 72-802 apply to my situation?
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