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Origins: 
The JP Association began in 2001 in the State of Connecticut when it was called jpct.org. In 2003, it branched out into neighboring states where Justices of the Peace perform civil ceremonies --  Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire -- and the name was changed to jpUS.org.

Today Justices of the Peace from nearly all towns in Connecticut are listed on the findaJP.com website, with more than 200 having featured listings that come with membership in www.jpUS.org.  Massachusetts JPs are well represented too, followed by New Hampshire, Vermont, Texas and South Carolina, the newest state to affiliate. The Association publishes a quarterly e-newsletter for Justices of the Peace, with news and information about governmental and societal developments affecting their duties.

Who is a Member of  jpUS?
Members of jpUS are listed at the top of each town page of findaJP.com, ahead of the other JPs in each town for whom we have contact information (telephone and sometimes email address). Members provide more extensive information about themselves and the services they offer to the public in "featured listings."

Very important, all members of jpUS have agreed to abide by the following Code of Ethics.

Code of Ethics:

"As a member of the Justice of the Peace Association of the U.S. (jpUS.org), having accepted the responsibility of the office of Justice of the Peace, in order to faithfully discharge my duties with both competence and integrity, I resolve that I will adhere to the following standards of conduct:

  • To execute the statutes of the State in which I am empowered, as promised when I took the oath of office

  • To perform all tasks and responsibilities to the best of my ability

  • To complete and submit all documentation accurately, on time and to the proper authorities

  • To be honest with my clients and to act in their best interests

  • To charge a fee for my services that reflects my expertise, effort, time and involvement in the preparation and performance of my duties and that is in compliance with state statute, if applicable

  • To always act in a manner that reflects favorably on myself, my office, and the Justice of the Peace Association."

Disclaimer:
This web site is provided as a service to the public and to members of the Justices of the Peace Association of the U.S.  (jpUS). The information it contains is provided by the towns and the individuals listed herein. jpUS makes no claims, promises or guarantees that this information is correct, complete or current and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the web site contents. The user is advised to verify information used or relied on.

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