§ 21–502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 21-502 (2026)
Title 21. State Retirement and Pension System
Subtitle 5. Benefit Administration
§ 21–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not attach, execute, garnish, or otherwise seize any current or future benefit under this Division II or any money in a fund created under this Division II.
(2)
In accordance with regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees, a court of competent jurisdiction may expressly order that a benefit under this Division II be assigned in a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce, or in a court–approved property settlement incident to a court decree or order.
(3)
A court of competent jurisdiction may expressly order that a benefit under this Division II be assigned to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent when an order of benefit forfeiture is issued in accordance with § 21–704 of this title.
(b)
An assignment under this section only applies to benefits paid after the Board of Trustees receives:
(1)
written notice of the court decree or order; and
(2)
any additional information that the Board of Trustees requires.
(c)
The Board of Trustees is not liable for an improper payment to a person because the Board of Trustees did not receive written notice of a court decree or order.