2009 Louisiana Children's Code :: CHC 1303.14 - Limited immunity of petitioner

Art. 1303.14. Limited immunity of petitioner

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 services of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this Chapter.

C. The immunity granted by this Article does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this Chapter committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

Acts 1995, No. 251, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1997, No. 1241, §1, eff. July 15, 1997.

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