(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) 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. 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 paragraph (a) does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this state.
1999 c 74 s 9
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 517 - 519A — Domestic Relations
Chapter 518D — Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act
Section 518D.101 — Short Title.
Section 518D.102 — Definitions.
Section 518D.103 — Proceedings Governed By Other Law.
Section 518D.104 — Application To Indian Tribes.
Section 518D.105 — International Application.
Section 518D.106 — Effect Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.108 — Notice To Persons Outside State.
Section 518D.109 — Appearance And Limited Immunity.
Section 518D.110 — Communication Between Courts.
Section 518D.111 — Taking Testimony In Another State.
Section 518D.112 — Cooperation Between Courts; Preservation Of Records.
Section 518D.201 — Initial Child Custody Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.202 — Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.203 — Jurisdiction To Modify Determination.
Section 518D.204 — Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction.
Section 518D.205 — Notice; Opportunity To Be Heard; Joinder.
Section 518D.206 — Simultaneous Proceedings.
Section 518D.207 — Inconvenient Forum.
Section 518D.208 — Jurisdiction Declined By Reason Of Conduct.
Section 518D.209 — Information To Be Submitted To Court.
Section 518D.210 — Appearance Of Parties And Child.
Section 518D.301 — Definitions.
Section 518D.302 — Enforcement Under Hague Convention.
Section 518D.303 — Duty To Enforce.
Section 518D.304 — Temporary Visitation.
Section 518D.305 — Registration Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.306 — Enforcement Of Registered Determination.
Section 518D.307 — Simultaneous Proceedings.
Section 518D.308 — Expedited Enforcement Of Child Custody Determination.
Section 518D.309 — Service Of Petition And Order.
Section 518D.310 — Hearing And Order.
Section 518D.311 — Warrant To Take Physical Custody Of Child.
Section 518D.312 — Costs, Fees, And Expenses.
Section 518D.313 — Recognition And Enforcement.
Section 518D.315 — Role Of Prosecutor.