40-5-183. Limited immunity of petitioner. - Montana Statutes

     40-5-183. Limited immunity of petitioner. (1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by a support enforcement agency, does not confer 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 part.
     (3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts that are unrelated to a proceeding under this part and that are committed by a party while present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

     History: En. Sec. 32, Ch. 237, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 93-2601-72; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 328, L. 1993; Sec. 40-5-133, MCA 1991; redes. 40-5-183 by Code Commissioner, 1993.