N.C. Gen. Stat. § 52C-3-313
Limited immunity of petitioner
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
History
(1995, c. 538, s. 7(c); 2015-117, s. 1.)
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