Can a Catholic be a justice of the peace?

[Steve_Sonia]

I assume the answer is no because of possible wedding situations. If a Catholic does become a justice of the peace, what is his/her status in the Church?

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

Steve,

The following links should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on a Catholic becoming a “Justice of the Peace”. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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