Limited immunity of petitioner.
N.J. Stat. § 2A:4-30.153
in effect30. Limited immunity of petitioner. 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. L.2016, c.1, s.30.
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