Alaska § 25.30.850 - Appearance and limited immunity.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 25.30.850 — Appearance and limited immunity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.30.850. Appearance and limited immunity.
(a) A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this state for another proceeding or purpose solely because of having participated, or having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.
(b) A party who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this state. A party present in the state who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.
(c) The immunity granted by (a) of this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this state.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 25.30.850
What does Alaska Statutes § 25.30.850 cover?
Section 25.30.850 ("Appearance and limited immunity.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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