{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "580-314", "citation": "FCA § 580-314", "heading": "Limited immunity of petitioner", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/580-314", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- **(a)** A petitioner's participation **does not confer personal jurisdiction** over the petitioner in another proceeding.\n- **(b)** A petitioner is **not amenable to service of civil process** while physically in NY for the proceeding. ★\n- **(c)** The immunity does **not** cover civil litigation from **unrelated acts** committed while present.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/580-314", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}