Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter52C. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. |
Article3. Civil Provisions of General Application |
§52C-3-313. Limited immunity of petitioner
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(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 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 present in this State to participate in the proceeding.
(1995, c. 538, s. 7(c).)