Montana § 40-5-1034 - Limited Immunity Of Petitioner
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1034 — Limited Immunity Of Petitioner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-5-1034. Limited Immunity Of Petitioner
Limited immunity of petitioner. (1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this part 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 part. (3) 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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-5-1034
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1034 cover?
Section 40-5-1034 ("Limited Immunity Of Petitioner") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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