Virginia § 38.2-3549 - Benefits not subject to legal process
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-3549 — Benefits not subject to legal process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-3549. Benefits not subject to legal process
The payments in weekly or monthly installments to the holder of any policy of industrial sick benefit insurance shall not be subject to the lien of any attachment, garnishment proceeding, writ of fieri facias, or to levy or distress in any manner, for any debt due by the holder of the policy.
Code 1950, § 38-227; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-488; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-3549
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-3549 cover?
Section 38.2-3549 ("Benefits not subject to legal process") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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