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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

5 GCA § 35314: Limited Immunity of Petitioner.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 5: Government Operations
  2. Division 3 - Legal and Consumer Affairs
  3. Chapter 35: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
  4. ARTICLE 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

(a) 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.

(b) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this Act.

(c) 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.

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