The moneys in the fund and the right of a member, spouse or other beneficiary to benefits under this article, to the return of contributions, or to any retirement, death, or disability payments under the provisions of this article are not subject to execution, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever with the exception that the benefits or contributions under the system shall be subject to "qualified domestic relations orders" as that term is defined in Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to governmental plans, and are unassignable except as is provided in this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-7. Creation of Fund; Investments
§20-18-8. Members Contributions; Employer Contributions
§20-18-9. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments
§20-18-10. Transfer From Public Employees Retirement System
§20-18-11. Notice Requirements
§20-18-12. Retirement; Commencement of Benefits
§20-18-13. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
§20-18-14. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
§20-18-16. Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions
§20-18-17. Conversion of Annual and Sick Leave Authorized for Health or Retirement Benefits
§20-18-18. Retirement Benefits
§20-18-21. Awards and Benefits for Disability Duty Related
§20-18-22. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes
§20-18-23. Awards and Benefits for Disability Physical Examinations; Termination of Disability
§20-18-25. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies in Performance of Duty, etc.
§20-18-26. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes
§20-18-27. Additional Death Benefits and Scholarships - Dependent Children
§20-18-29. Double Death Benefits Prohibited
§20-18-30. Return to Covered Employment by Retired Member
§20-18-32. Fraud; Penalties; and Repayment
§20-18-34. Pro Rata Reduction of Annuities