Ohio Code § 3115.314

Ohio Code § 3115.314. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 3115.314.

(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 this state 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 physically

present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3115.314
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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