7314 - Limited immunity of petitioner. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 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.