Section 36-21-77
Benefits, annuities, etc., not subject to attachment, garnishment, assignment, etc.; annuities and benefits to be paid directly to member or beneficiary.
None of the moneys referred to in this article or any benefit or annuity payable under this article shall be subject to attachment, garnishment or judgment entered against any member or any beneficiary entitled to receive the same nor shall any such be assignable. All payments of such annuities and benefits shall be paid directly to the member or to the beneficiary provided for in this article.
(Acts 1969, No. 999, p. 1855, §19; Acts 1971, No. 1210, p. 2104, §18.)