(a) A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this State for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.
(b) (1) A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this State on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this State.
(2) A party present in this State who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.
(c) The immunity granted by subsection (a) of this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this title committed by an individual while present in this State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 9.5-102 - Scope of Title
Section 9.5-103 - Child Custody Proceedings Involving American Indians
Section 9.5-104 - Child Custody Proceedings Involving Foreign Countries
Section 9.5-105 - Custody Determination Binding and Conclusive
Section 9.5-106 - Questions of Jurisdiction Given Priority
Section 9.5-107 - Notice for Exercise of Jurisdiction
Section 9.5-108 - Immunity From Personal Jurisdiction
Section 9.5-109 - Communication Between Courts
Section 9.5-110 - Obtaining Testimony of Witnesses in Another State