Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 63-17-3340 - Immunity of petitioner(A) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this article 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) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State 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 this State to participate in the proceeding.Amended by 2015 S.C. Acts, Act No. 33 (SB 500), s 1, eff. 6/1/2015.2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.