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(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding 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 Puerto Rico 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 present in Puerto Rico to participate in the proceeding. History —Dec. 20, 1997, No. 180, art. 3.314.