(a)Notice to Clerk; Responsibilities of Clerk and Parties. A judge who has agreed to perform a marriage ceremony shall notify the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the ceremony is to take place. The clerk is responsible for recording and reporting the marriage. The parties are responsible for making all other arrangements. Committee note: Except for communications necessary to determine a judge's willingness and availability to perform the ceremony, a judge's staff should not be used to make arrangements for a marriage ceremony.
(b) Non-Interference With Court Functions. Ceremonies shall be scheduled so as not to interfere with the prompt disposition of cases and other judicial and administrative duties of the judge. The use of public resources shall be reasonable and consistent with the security of the courthouse.(c)Place of Ceremony. A judge may perform a marriage ceremony at a location other than a courthouse.(d)Time of Ceremony. A judge may perform a marriage ceremony at any time, including on a court holiday or after regular court hours. Without the approval of the administrative judge, the ceremony may not be performed in the courthouse on a court holiday or when the courthouse is otherwise closed.Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-502
This Rule is derived from former Rule 16-822(2016).
Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016.