S.D. Codified Laws § 25-9C-314

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 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.

SDCL 25-9C-314

SL 2015, ch 148, § 314.
Added by S.L. 2015, ch. 148,s. 314, eff. 7/1/2015.