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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-340

Limited immunity of petitioner

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 46–46 (89 sections).

(P.A. 15-71, S. 30.) History: P.A. 15-71 effective July 1, 2015.

(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under sections 46b-301 to 46b-425 , inclusive, 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 sections 46b-301 to 46b-425 , inclusive.

(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under sections 46b-301 to 46b-425 , inclusive, committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

Official source: Connecticut General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Connecticut statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.