Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 73 - Civil Provisions of General Application
Section 7314 - Limited immunity of petitioner

(a) Jurisdiction over person.--Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding 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) Service.--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) Exception.--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 present in this State to participate in the proceeding.

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