C.R.S. Section 14-13-109
Appearance and limited immunity


(1)

A party to a child-custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child-custody determination, is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this state for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated, or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating, in the proceeding.

(2)

A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this state. A party present in this state who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.

(3)

The immunity granted by subsection (1) of this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this article committed by an individual while present in this state.

Source: Section 14-13-109 — Appearance and limited immunity, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

14‑13‑101
Short title
14‑13‑102
Definitions
14‑13‑103
Proceedings governed by other law
14‑13‑104
International application of article
14‑13‑105
Effect of child-custody determination
14‑13‑106
Priority
14‑13‑108
Notice to persons outside state
14‑13‑109
Appearance and limited immunity
14‑13‑110
Communication between courts
14‑13‑111
Taking testimony in another state
14‑13‑112
Cooperation between courts - preservation of records
14‑13‑201
Initial child-custody jurisdiction
14‑13‑202
Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
14‑13‑203
Jurisdiction to modify determination
14‑13‑204
Temporary emergency jurisdiction
14‑13‑205
Notice - opportunity to be heard - joinder
14‑13‑206
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑207
Inconvenient forum
14‑13‑208
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
14‑13‑209
Information to be submitted to court
14‑13‑210
Appearance of parties and child
14‑13‑301
Definitions
14‑13‑302
Enforcement under Hague Convention
14‑13‑303
Duty to enforce
14‑13‑304
Temporary visitation or parenting time
14‑13‑305
Registration of child-custody determination
14‑13‑306
Enforcement of registered determination
14‑13‑307
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑308
Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
14‑13‑309
Service of petition and order
14‑13‑310
Hearing and order
14‑13‑311
Warrant to take physical custody of child
14‑13‑312
Costs, fees, and expenses
14‑13‑313
Recognition and enforcement
14‑13‑314
Appeals
14‑13‑401
Application and construction
14‑13‑402
Severability clause
14‑13‑403
Transitional provision
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 14-13-109’s source at colorado​.gov