- (a) Jurisdiction over person.— Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding 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) Service.— A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this part.
- (c) Exception.— 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 present in this State to participate in the proceeding.