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(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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Domestic Relations (Ch. 517-519A) § 518C.314. Limited immunity of petitioner - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/domestic-relations-ch-517-519a/mn-st-sect-518c-314/
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