2021 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXX - Domestic Relations
Chapter 454 - Enforcement of Support Law
Section 454.1587 - Limited immunity of petitioner.
Effective - 28 Aug 2011
454.1587. Limited immunity of petitioner. — (a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under sections 454.1500 to 454.1728 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 454.1500 to 454.1728.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under sections 454.1500 to 454.1728 committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
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(L. 2011 H.B. 260)
Effective 6-15-16, see § 454.1728
