Statute · New York Family Court Act

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 580-314 — Limited immunity of petitioner

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 580-314

Type
Statute
Source
New York Family Court Act
Jurisdiction
New York
Current through
Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 580-314. Limited immunity of petitioner. (a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this article 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…

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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 580-314 — Limited immunity of petitioner is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 580-314. Limited immunity of petitioner. (a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this article 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 article.

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