(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.
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