SEC.  93-25-53. Limited immunity of petitioner.

(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.

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

 (3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this act committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chpater 588, Sec. 97, SB2164, Effective July1, 1997.

Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:

SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.