Vt. Stat. tit. 15B § 1314

Current through L. 2024, c. 177.
Section 1314 - Limited immunity of petitioner
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this title 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 subject to service of civil process while physically present in this State to participate in a proceeding under this title.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this title committed by a party while physically present in this State to participate in the proceeding.

15B V.S.A. § 1314

Added 2015, No. 16, § 2, eff. 6/1/2015.