23 Pa. C.S. § 7314

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
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.

23 Pa.C.S. § 7314

1996, April 4, P.L. 58, No. 20, § 6, imd. effective.