Haw. Rev. Stat. § 576B-314
Limited immunity of petitioner
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 576B — Uniform Interstate Family Support Act · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 576B-314, Limited immunity of petitioner, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2428647
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(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.