Oregon Code § 109.727·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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 ORS 109.701
to 109.834 committed by an individual while present in this state. [1999 c.649 §9]
Note:
See note under 109.701.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 109.727
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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