Maine § 1203. - Legal process and assignment
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1203. — Legal process and assignment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1203.. Legal process and assignment
The right of a person to a retirement allowance, the retirement allowance itself, the refund of a person's accumulated contributions, any death benefit, any other right accrued or accruing to a person under this chapter and the money in the various funds created by this chapter are not subject to execution, garnishment, attachment or any other process and are unassignable except that: [PL 1991, c. 746, §2 (RPR); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).]
1. Retirement allowance available for child support. A member's retirement allowance is available to satisfy a child support obligation that is otherwise enforceable by execution, garnishment, attachment, assignment or other process;
2. Accumulated contributions available for child support. A member's accumulated contributions that are refundable under sections 1305‑A and 1305‑B are available to satisfy a child support obligation that is otherwise enforceable by execution, garnishment, attachment, assignment or other process;
3. Qualified domestic relations order. The rights and benefits of a member or retiree under this chapter are subject to the rights of or assignment to an alternate payee, as defined in Title 5, section 17001, subsection 3‑B, under a qualified domestic relations order in accordance with Title 5, section 17059; and
4. Forfeiture and restitution. The rights and benefits of a member or retiree under this chapter are subject to forfeiture or assignment to the member's spouse, dependent or former spouse in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, section 17062.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1203.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1203. cover?
Section 1203. ("Legal process and assignment") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 1203.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 1203." (Maine). 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 Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 1203. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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