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§ 1653.21 - Definitions.
(a) Definitions generally applicable to the Thrift Savings Plan are set forth at 5 CFR 1690.1.
(b) As used in this subpart:
Child means an individual less than 18 years of age.
Judgment against a participant for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child means any legal claim perfected through a final enforceable judgment which is based in whole or in part upon the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a child, whether or not that abuse is accompanied by other actionable wrongdoing, such as sexual exploitation or gross negligence.
§ 1653.22 - Purpose.
Under 5 U.S.C. 8437(e)(3) and 8467(a)(2), the TSP record keeper will honor a court order or other similar process in the nature of a garnishment that is brought to enforce a judgment against a participant for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child.
§ 1653.23 - Processing and payment.
To the maximum extent consistent with sections 8437(e)(3) and 8467(a)(2), child abuse court orders will be processed by the TSP record keeper under the procedures described in subparts A and B of this part.