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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3115.314

Limited immunity of petitioner

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 3115–3115 (78 sections).

Effective: January 1, 2016; Latest Legislation: House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly

(A) 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.

(B) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.

(C) 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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.