Nevada § 394.580 - Jurisdiction; service of process
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.580 — Jurisdiction; service of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 394.580. Jurisdiction; service of process
1. Any person, private school or postsecondary educational institution, whether or
not a resident of or having a place of business in this state, that instructs or educates,
or offers to instruct or educate, enrolls or offers to enroll, contracts or offers
to contract, to provide education, educational services or educational credentials
in this state, whether provided in person or by correspondence, to a resident of this
state or a resident of another state if provided by a person in this state, thereby
submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, concerning any cause of action
arising from violation of any section of this chapter. If the institution is a natural person, he or she thereby submits himself or herself
or his or her personal representative to such jurisdiction. 2. Service of process upon any institution subject to the jurisdiction of the courts
of this state may be made by personally serving the summons upon the defendant within
or outside this state, in the manner prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure,
with the same effect as if the summons had been personally served within this state. 3. This section does not limit the right to serve any process as prescribed by the
Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 394.580
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.580 cover?
Section 394.580 ("Jurisdiction; service of process") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 394.580?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.580" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 394.580 apply to my situation?
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