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(a) The act of sexual intercourse within this State constitutes sufficient minimum contact with this forum for purposes of subjecting the person or persons participating therein to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State for actions brought under this Article for paternity and support of any child who may have been conceived as a result of such act.
(b) The jurisdictional basis in subsection (a) of this section shall be construed in addition to, and not in lieu of, any basis or bases for jurisdiction within G.S. 1-75.4.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 49. Children Born Out of Wedlock § 49-17. Jurisdiction over nonresident or nonpresent persons - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-49-children-born-out-of-wedlock/nc-gen-st-sect-49-17/
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