2011 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 769. Uniform interstate family support act.
769.314 Limited immunity of petitioner.

769.314

769.314 Limited immunity of petitioner.

769.314(1)

(1) 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.

769.314(2)

(2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.

769.314(3)

(3) 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.

769.314 - ANNOT.

NOTE: This section is affected by 2009 Wis. Act 321 effective the date stated in the notice published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register under s. 769.904 to read:

769.314 - ANNOT.

769.314 Limited immunity of petitioner. (1) 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.

769.314 - ANNOT.

(2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.

769.314 - ANNOT.

(3) 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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

769.314 - ANNOT.

History: 1993 a. 326; 2009 a. 321.