1-40-113. Waivers and releases void; exemption from creditors' claims.
Any agreement by an individual to waive, release or commute his rights under this act is void. Compensation due under this act may not be assigned, pledged, encumbered, released or commuted. Compensation under this act is exempt from all claims of creditors and from levy, execution and attachment or other remedy for recovery or collection of a debt, except that compensation for an allowable expense is not exempt from a claim of a creditor to the extent that creditor provided products, services or accommodations, the costs of which are included in the compensation award.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 40 - Crime Victims Compensation
Section 1-40-101 - Short Title.
Section 1-40-102 - Definitions.
Section 1-40-104 - Division Powers and Duties.
Section 1-40-106 - Eligibility for Compensation.
Section 1-40-107 - Application for Compensation; Required Information.
Section 1-40-108 - Hearing; Findings; Order.
Section 1-40-109 - Standards for Compensation.
Section 1-40-110 - Compensation Award.
Section 1-40-111 - Emergency Awards; Limitation.
Section 1-40-112 - Recovery From Offender; Restitution.
Section 1-40-113 - Waivers and Releases Void; Exemption From Creditors' Claims.
Section 1-40-114 - Crime Victims' Compensation Account.
Section 1-40-115 - Informing Victims of Program and Application Procedure.
Section 1-40-116 - Fees Not Chargeable.
Section 1-40-118 - Distribution of Monies to Crime Victim Service and Victim Assistance Providers.
Section 1-40-119 - Surcharge to Be Assessed in Certain Criminal Cases; Paid to Account.