# 5 C.F.R. § 838.111 (2026): Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_111

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 838.111 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 838: COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS / Subpart A: Court Orders Generally / § 838.111: § 838.111   Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law.

## Text

(a) Employees, retirees, and State courts may not assign CSRS and FERS benefits except as provided in this part.
(b) CSRS and FERS benefits are not subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process except as expressly provided by Federal law.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 838.101 (2026) § 838.101   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_101.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.102 (2026) § 838.102   Regulatory structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_102.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.103 (2026) § 838.103   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_103.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.111 (2026) § 838.111   Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_111.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.121 (2026) § 838.121   OPM's responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_121.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.122 (2026) § 838.122   State courts' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_122.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.123 (2026) § 838.123   Claimants' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_123.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.124 (2026) § 838.124   Employees' and retirees' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_124.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.131 (2026) § 838.131   Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_131.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.132 (2026) § 838.132   Payment schedules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_132.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.133 (2026) § 838.133   Minimum awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_133.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.134 (2026) § 838.134   Receipt of multiple court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_134.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 838.135 (2026) § 838.135   Settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P838_S838_135.md)

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