Florida § 88.3141 - Limited immunity of petitioner.
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§ 88.3141. Limited immunity of petitioner.
(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this act 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. (2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this act. (3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this act committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 88.3141
What does Florida Statutes § 88.3141 cover?
Section 88.3141 ("Limited immunity of petitioner.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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