Utah Code § 81-8-314

Limited immunity of petitioner
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(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 child support
services 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.
(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.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session

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