Sec. 14. (a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this article before a responding tribunal, whether:
(1) in person;
(2) by private attorney; or
(3) 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 Indiana to participate in a proceeding under this article.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this article committed by a party while physically present in Indiana to participate in the proceeding.
As added by P.L.206-2015, SEC.53.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 18.5. Family Law: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
Chapter 3. Civil Provisions of General Application
31-18.5-3-1. Proceedings; Filing Petition
31-18.5-3-2. Proceeding by Minor Parent
31-18.5-3-3. Application of Law
31-18.5-3-4. Duties of Initiating Tribunal
31-18.5-3-5. Duties and Powers of Responding Tribunal
31-18.5-3-6. Inappropriate Tribunal
31-18.5-3-7. Duties of Support Enforcement Agency
31-18.5-3-8. Powers of Department of Child Services
31-18.5-3-10. Duties of the Child Support Bureau
31-18.5-3-11. Pleadings and Accompanying Documents
31-18.5-3-12. Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional Circumstances
31-18.5-3-13. Costs, Fees, and Expenses
31-18.5-3-14. Limited Immunity of Petitioner
31-18.5-3-15. Nonparentage as Defense
31-18.5-3-16. Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure