Rule 3.16 Conducting Weddings
VII. Judicial Ethics | Rule 81. Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct | Canon 3. A Judge Shall Conduct the Judge's Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with the Obligations of Judicial Office
Rule Text
(A) The performance of wedding ceremonies by a judge is a discretionary function rather than a mandatory function of the court.
(B) A judge shall not interrupt or delay any regularly scheduled or pending court proceeding in order to perform a wedding ceremony.
(C) A judge shall not advertise his or her availability for performing wedding ceremonies.
(D) A judge shall not charge or accept a fee, honorarium, gratuity, or contribution for performing a wedding ceremony during court hours.
(E) A judge may charge a reasonable fee or honorarium to perform a wedding ceremony during non-court hours, whether the ceremony is performed in the court or away from the court.
Amendment history: Added June 2, 2009, effective Sept. 1, 2009.