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MCL 552.2314

MCL 552.2314 - Jurisdiction over petitioner in another jurisdiction. (2026)

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# 552.2314 Jurisdiction over petitioner in another jurisdiction. Sec. 314. (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. History: 2015, Act 255, Eff. Jan. 1, 2016