2A:4-30.90 - Participation by petitioner; immunity, certain - New Jersey Statutes

2A:4-30.90  Participation by petitioner; immunity, certain.

26.  a.  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.A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this act.

c.The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this act committed by a party while present in this State to participate in the proceeding.

L.1998,c.2,s.26.