UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 78B. Judicial Code |
Chapter 14. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act |
Part 3. Proceedings |
§ 78B-14-314. Limited immunity of petitioner.
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(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter 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. (2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter. (3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session