Va. Code § 20-88.57

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 20-88.57 - Limited immunity of petitioner
A. Participation by a petitioner 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 petitioner in another proceeding.
B. A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in the Commonwealth to participate in a proceeding under this chapter.
C. 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 present in the Commonwealth to participate in the proceeding.

Va. Code § 20-88.57

1994, c. 673; 2005, c. 754.
Amended by Acts 2005, § c. 754.
Amended by Acts 1994, § c. 673.