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Iowa Code § 252K.314: Limited immunity of movant.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES (Ch. 216 - 255A)
  2. Chapter 252K - UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
  3. Article 3 - CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

1. Participation by a movant in a proceeding under 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 movant in another proceeding.

2. A movant is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.

3. The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

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