Effective: January 1, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly (A) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.(B) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.(C) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
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