Pennsylvania § 4381 - Garnishment of wages of Commonwealth employees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4381 — Garnishment of wages of Commonwealth employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4381. Garnishment of wages of Commonwealth employees.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys due from or payable by the Commonwealth, including any agency, instrumentality or authority thereof, due to any individual shall be subject, in like manner and to the same extent as if the Commonwealth were a private person, to legal process brought for the enforcement against such individual of his legal obligations to provide support for a child or spouse.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4381
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4381 cover?
Section 4381 ("Garnishment of wages of Commonwealth employees.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 4381?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 4381 apply to my situation?
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