§ 9:242 — Waiver of delay

§242. Waiver of delay
A. A judge, justice of the peace, or retired justice of the peace authorized to perform
the marriage may waive the twenty-four-hour delay upon application of the parties giving
serious and meritorious reasons. His certificate authorizing the immediate performance of
the ceremony must be attached to the marriage license.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 9:241, an officiant authorized to perform
marriage ceremonies in the parish of Orleans may waive the twenty-four-hour delay for
nonresident parties upon application of the parties giving serious and meritorious reasons.
His certificate authorizing the immediate performance of the ceremony shall be attached to
the marriage license. For purposes of this Subsection, "nonresident" shall mean a person
domiciled or residing in a jurisdiction other than the state of Louisiana.

Legislative History

Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2003, No. 255, §1, eff. June 6, 2003; Acts 2014, No. 435, §1; Acts 2018, No. 276, §1.