South Carolina § 63-17-3340 - Immunity of petitioner.
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§ 63-17-3340. Immunity of petitioner.
(A) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this article 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.
(B) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this article.
(C) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this article committed by a party while physically present in this State to participate in the proceeding.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2; 2015 Act No. 33 (S.500), SECTION 1, eff June 1, 2015.
Effect of Amendment
2015 Act No. 33, SECTION 1, reenacted this section with no change.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 63-17-3340
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 63-17-3340 cover?
Section 63-17-3340 ("Immunity of petitioner.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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