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Can a Justice of the Peace perform marriages in Rhode Island?

April 26, 2017Justice marriages peace perform rhode island

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Can a Justice of the Peace perform marriages in Rhode Island?

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No, a Justice of the Peace commissioned under the provisions of Title 42, Chapter 30 of the Rhode Island General Laws, as amended (RIGL) does NOT have the power to marry people in Rhode Island. Only the officials listed in RIGL 15-3-5 are empowered to join persons in marriage.