Can my public benefit payments be garnished to pay off restitution?

Yes. At least when it comes to Social Security, the court is authorized to order garnishment of public benefits as a means of paying off victim restitution.[2280] The government agency that provides the public benefit can garnish a maximum of 25 percent of your monthly benefit amount.[2281]

  1. 2280

    SSN POMS GN 02410.223.

  2. 2281

    SSN POMS GN 02410.223.