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Post by BagLady on Mar 29, 2015 20:48:11 GMT -5
Ohio: An Ohio-licensed attorney living in a single-judge jurisdiction can get permission from the local judge to perform a ceremony anywhere in the state. I'm two for two so far.
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Post by funkyodar on Mar 30, 2015 7:13:12 GMT -5
Ohio: An Ohio-licensed attorney living in a single-judge jurisdiction can get permission from the local judge to perform a ceremony anywhere in the state. I'm two for two so far. Wow. So you can be the officiant and the bartender. If your DJ skills are at least decent you could be a one stop wedding shop. |
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Post by gary on Mar 30, 2015 7:16:45 GMT -5
Ohio: An Ohio-licensed attorney living in a single-judge jurisdiction can get permission from the local judge to perform a ceremony anywhere in the state. I'm two for two so far. Wow. So you can be the officiant and the bartender. If your DJ skills are at least decent you could be a one stop wedding shop. Hold on there, Funky. I've heard nothing about a BL florist or wedding cake business. |
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Post by funkyodar on Mar 30, 2015 7:42:22 GMT -5
Wow. So you can be the officiant and the bartender. If your DJ skills are at least decent you could be a one stop wedding shop. Hold on there, Funky. I've heard nothing about a BL florist or wedding cake business. You kidding? I think the evidence is clear that BL is very familiar with greenery and baking.....and baking with greenery. |
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Post by Loopstok on Mar 30, 2015 11:13:17 GMT -5
I once got ordained as a Minister of the Church of the Latter Day Dude. As a proud Dudeist, I was ready to perform a wedding for a friend. Perhaps it was for the best the whole thing fell thru. dudeism.com/This... this will not stand, man! |
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Post by cheesy on Mar 30, 2015 13:39:00 GMT -5
I'd happily officiate a hundred weddings for free...
...if it meant I'd never again officiate another divorce.
Vr/C
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Post by derrida86 on Apr 3, 2023 15:26:40 GMT -5
I know that I can get ordained through an online church to officiate weddings, but I'm curious, has anyone officiated a wedding in California as an ALJ, without getting ordained?
This is the language of the CA statute for which judges can officiate weddings, "A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior." Does SSA qualify under this? I wouldn't want my relative's marriage to be invalid.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by hillsarealive on Apr 3, 2023 15:56:26 GMT -5
I know that I can get ordained through an online church to officiate weddings, but I'm curious, has anyone officiated a wedding in California as an ALJ, without getting ordained? This is the language of the CA statute for which judges can officiate weddings, "A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior." Does SSA qualify under this? I wouldn't want my relative's marriage to be invalid. Thanks in advance! I'm not an ALJ, but I think the answer is no. An SSA ALJ is not a judge of a court created by an act of Congress. He or she holds non-adversarial hearings in a hearing office. It is perhaps odd to have a judge without a court but that's my take. However, google California's "deputy commissioner of civil marriages for a day" program, which may provide a workaround for ALJs, ship captains, and other folks who might get called to officiate CA marriages despite lacking authority under State law. |
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Post by rp on Apr 3, 2023 18:01:59 GMT -5
I know that I can get ordained through an online church to officiate weddings, but I'm curious, has anyone officiated a wedding in California as an ALJ, without getting ordained? This is the language of the CA statute for which judges can officiate weddings, "A judge or retired judge of a court of appeals, a district court, or a court created by an act of Congress the judges of which are entitled to hold office during good behavior." Does SSA qualify under this? I wouldn't want my relative's marriage to be invalid. Thanks in advance! I'm not an ALJ, but I think the answer is no. An SSA ALJ is not a judge of a court created by an act of Congress. He or she holds non-adversarial hearings in a hearing office. It is perhaps odd to have a judge without a court but that's my take. However, google California's "deputy commissioner of civil marriages for a day" program, which may provide a workaround for ALJs, ship captains, and other folks who might get called to officiate CA marriages despite lacking authority under State law. Well that’s interesting as an ALJ friend of mine performed a wedding in California. 🤷♂️ |
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Post by ba on Apr 3, 2023 19:35:21 GMT -5
I was just asked whether ALJ's can perform wedding ceremonies.  Setting aside for a moment the need to obtain advance approval on outside activities, especially those for compensation, is this a state by state deal? Anyone have any experience with federal ALJ's performing weddings? Details please. One way to do this, if a state limits it to members of the “judiciary,” is to look at other options the state allows. For example, I know a state that allows a notary public to perform a wedding ceremony. Both state and federal ALJs I know in that state have become notaries so that they can perform wedding ceremonies for people. |
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Post by jagvet on Apr 11, 2023 12:17:21 GMT -5
South Carolina allows a notary public to officiate. I held that high and esteemed position back in the 1980s. I refused to perform weddings even though I got asked a lot. It just seemed too weird. Maybe if I dressed like Elvis, I would have felt better about it.
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Post by jagvet on Apr 11, 2023 12:18:33 GMT -5
Hey, all you ALJs who complain about caseloads and work-life balance. Do you really need to do weddings, too? Maybe we need a little more humility.
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Post by dshawn on Apr 11, 2023 20:51:16 GMT -5
I have performed several weddings in my past life. I was a JP and a NP in several states. Performed mostly for family and friends, but at times for young couples who really couldn’t afford it otherwise, but wanted a bit more than city hall. Back yard BBQs can be fun! Never charged except for the required fee in one state. I considered it part of my pro bono obligation under applicable bar rules. Alas, a change in location required I surrender both commissions.
I will be performing one in the not too distant future. Not in my capacity as an ALJ because this state does not allow the same. Some do though. I will secure a “one day” license or, as noted previously, join one of the many on-line groups that are out there. Either way, still see it as a small effort to give back. I imagine it could be seen as an ego thing. I will say, I have never solicited. Have always been asked. In any event, it can be fun.
Will I wear a robe? I guess that depends on what the bride(s) and/or groom(s) want. It’s their day. Elvis? Nope. I draw the line there.
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Setting aside for a moment the need to obtain advance approval on outside activities, especially those for compensation, is this a state by state deal? Anyone have any experience with federal ALJ's performing weddings? Details please.
