# N.J. Stat. § 54A:3A-21: Benefits not subject to garnishment, attachment, other legal process

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54A_C3A_S3A-21

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 54A:3A-21
- **Heading:** Benefits not subject to garnishment, attachment, other legal process
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 54A / Chapter 3A / Section 3A-21

## Text

7. The benefits provided for in P.L.1996, c.60 (C.54A:3A-15 et al.) shall not be subject to garnishment, attachment or other legal process, except as provided in section 1 of P.L.1981, c.239 (C.54A:9-8.1) or except for an income withholding order issued pursuant to P.L.1981, c.417 (C.2A:17-56.7 et seq.), and the payment of the benefits shall not be anticipated. L.1996,c.60,s.7.

## Nearby sections

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