Section 46b-340 - Limited immunity of petitioner.

CT Gen Stat § 46b-340 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(P.A. 15-71, S. 30.)

History: P.A. 15-71 effective July 1, 2015.