# 5 CFR § 838.111: Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.111

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 838.111
- **Heading:** Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 838—COURT ORDERS AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS > Subpart A—Court Orders Generally > Statutory Limit on Court's Authority

## 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 CFR § 838.101 § 838.101 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.102 § 838.102 Regulatory structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.103 § 838.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.111 § 838.111 Exemption from legal process except as authorized by Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.111.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.121 § 838.121 OPM's responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.121.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.122 § 838.122 State courts' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.122.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.123 § 838.123 Claimants' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.123.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.124 § 838.124 Employees' and retirees' responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.124.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.131 § 838.131 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.131.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.132 § 838.132 Payment schedules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.132.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.133 § 838.133 Minimum awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.133.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.134 § 838.134 Receipt of multiple court orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.134.md)
- [5 CFR § 838.135 § 838.135 Settlements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-838.135.md)

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