CHAPTER 546-B UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
ARTICLE 3 CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
Section 546-B:25
546-B:25 Limited Immunity of Petitioner. –
I. 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.
II. A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.
III. 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.