(1) 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.

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

     (3) 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 physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

[2002 c 198 § 314.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2002 c 198: See RCW 26.21A.900.