23-9,314.   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 service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this act.

      (c)   The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this act committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

      History:   L. 1994, ch. 301, § 57; July 1.