Montana Statutes
§ 53-9-129 — Award Not Subject To Execution, Attachment, Garnishment, Or Assignment -- Exception
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53-9-129 . Award not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or assignment -- exception.
(1)An award is not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or other process, except an execution, attachment, or garnishment of a right to compensation for work loss to secure payment of maintenance or child support.
(2)An assignment or agreement to assign a right to compensation in the future is unenforceable except:
(a)an assignment of a right to compensation for work loss to secure payment of maintenance or child support; or
(b)an assignment of a right to compensation to the extent that the benefits are for the cost of products, services, or accommodations necessitated by the injury or death on which the claim is based and are provided or to be provided by the assignee.
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Legislative History
En. 71-2613 by Sec. 13, Ch. 527, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2613(2), (3); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 431, L. 2005.
Nearby Sections
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§ 53-9-101
Short Title§ 53-9-102
Legislative Purpose And Intent§ 53-9-103
Definitions§ 53-9-104
Powers And Duties Of Office§ 53-9-105
Rehabilitation Of Victims§ 53-9-106
Attorney Fees§ 53-9-109
Repealed§ 53-9-110
Receipt Of Federal Funds§ 53-9-113
Crime Victims Compensation Account§ 53-9-114
Through 53-9-120 Reserved§ 53-9-121
Application For Compensation