In order to keep up with current technology and security measures, JPus is launching a new website version of findaJP.com and JPus.org. The primary purpose of this update is to improve the websites’ performance, speed, and security. It will also make it easier for administrators (Loretta and Atlantis) to manage all the different components. For this reason, changes to the general appearance will be minor. Stay tuned for an announcement of an official launch date in the near future. For now, read more about the upcoming updates below. Front-End Updates There will NOT be a full visual redesign of findaJP […]
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Ending Child Marriage – NH 2021
HB60: An Act to End Child Marriage Members of the Justice of the Peace Association are strong advocates to end child marriage. As a result, working on members’ behalf, JPus submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire Child and Family Law Committee supporting HB60. If successful, then this bill will finally end child marriage in the state. Below, see the additional links for related JPus activity to end child marriage in NH and other states. Related Links ★ Information about our advocacy and partnerships for officiants about child and forced marriage. ★ Education and training for officiants about child and forced marriage […]
JP for a Day
In support of JPs, JPus opposed JP for a Day. The bill died in committee. In March 2018 a bill came before the Connecticut General Assembly’s (CGA) Judicial Committee to create a JP for a Day. JPus mobilized our membership and engaged with the Connecticut Town Clerk Association. As a result of our advocacy both submitted testimony opposing this legislation (SB-396). In addition to testifying before the Judiciary Committee on March 9, 2018, JPus submitted written testimony. We were successful, and the bill died in committee. Read all about the behind-the-scenes activity here. Related Links See all of JPus’ efforts to address the problems […]
Conference 2021 – Speakers & Exhibitors Help
Our first virtual conference is powered by Accelevents and can be attended via computer, tablet or mobile device. Answers to general questions about the conference can be found below. If you are new to online conferences like ours, Accelevents has provided an introduction to virtual events. FAQs – Speakers I’m a Speaker in a session, what do I do? As a speaker, you will need to access the Accelevents Backstage link to be able to start your live broadcast. Instructions are here to earn the steps from start to end on how to join an event as a speaker. Note: Chrome […]
HB295 before NH Senate Judiciary Committee
Following is the statement to the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee opposing bill HB295, which would have allowed a special marriage officiant in the state. The hearing was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. JPus’ managing member Loretta Jay testified opposing the legislation. In addition, JPus submitted a written statement with 40 NH members and JPs who also signed on. Read about the problems with this bill and what JPus did about it. Send JPus an email ([email protected]) letting us know that you are an ally. Be sure to include your hometown and we’ll keep you in the loop in case the […]