Fam. Code, § 5700.314 · Chapter 3. Civil Provisions of General Application
Fam. Code, § 5700.314
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this part 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 part.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this part committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 493, Sec. 5. (SB 646) Effective January 1, 2016.
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