South Dakota § 25-9C-314 - Limited immunity of petitioner.
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§ 25-9C-314. Limited immunity of petitioner.
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding pursuant to this chapter 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 pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding pursuant to this chapter committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
Source: SL 2015, ch 148, § 314.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-9C-314 ("Limited immunity of petitioner.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. 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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