§ 88.3141, Fla. Stat. · Part III. CIVIL PROVISIONS OFGENERAL APPLICATION
Limited immunity of petitioner.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this act 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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 3, ch. 96-189; s. 28, ch. 2011-92.
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