2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500 - 5616]
ARTICLE 3. Civil Provisions of General Application
Section 4928


CA Fam Code § 4928 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

(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 present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 349, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2003. Operative July 1, 2004, or later, upon federal government action specified in Sec. 47 of Ch. 349.)

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