2019 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 46b - Family Law
Chapter 817 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Section 46b-340 - Limited immunity of petitioner.
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under sections 46b-301 to 46b-425, inclusive, 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 sections 46b-301 to 46b-425, inclusive.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under sections 46b-301 to 46b-425, inclusive, committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
(P.A. 15-71, S. 30.)
History: P.A. 15-71 effective July 1, 2015.
