California § 3409 - A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a
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§ 3409. A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a
(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 by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding. (b) A person 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 this 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 subdivision (a) does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this part committed by an individual while present in this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3409
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3409 cover?
Section 3409 ("A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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