Fla. Stat. 88.3141
Limited immunity of petitioner

(1)

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.

(2)

A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this act.

(3)

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.

Source: Section 88.3141 — Limited immunity of petitioner, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0088.­3141 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 88.3141. Ltd. immunity of petitioner's source at flsenate​.gov