Virginia § 51.1-510 - Insurance exempt from process
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 51.1-510 — Insurance exempt from process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.1-510. Insurance exempt from process
A. The insurance provided for in this chapter, including any optional insurance, and all proceeds therefrom shall be exempt from levy, garnishment, and other legal process, except (i) as provided in subsection B and (ii) for administrative actions pursuant to Chapter 19 (§ 63.2-1900 et seq.) of Title 63.2 or any court process to enforce a child or child and spousal support obligation. However, the insured may make a voluntary, irrevocable assignment of his group life insurance and any individual conversion policy that may be issued upon termination of his group life insurance by executing an assignment on a form prepared by the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Retirement System.
B. From any insurance proceeds payable pursuant to this chapter to a retiree's beneficiaries, the Board may deduct any overpayment of retirement allowance paid to such retiree.
1960, c. 604, § 51-111.67:8; 1980, c. 643, § 51-111.67:12.1; 1990, c. 832; 1994, c. 883; 1997, c. 273; 2008, c. 354.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 51.1-510
What does Code of Virginia § 51.1-510 cover?
Section 51.1-510 ("Insurance exempt from 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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