San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Ernest J. Dronenburg issued the following news release regarding Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court action on Proposition 8.
The United States Supreme Court announced today that they will review the 9th Circuit Court’s decision overturning Proposition 8.
The San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk is not authorized to issue marriage licenses or to perform civil marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples at this time. Our office is awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision which is expected by mid-2013.
Information regarding their announcement can be found at the Supreme Court’s website at:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?FileName=/docketfiles/12-144.htm
http://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/120712zr_3f14.pdf.
We understand there is a great deal of interest in the Court’s decision and that many couples are awaiting information on how to obtain a marriage license and arrange for a civil ceremony. We will provide updated information through media releases and posted notices on our website – http://arcc.co.san-diego.ca.us/.
“My office is ready to respond immediately as rulings become effective. It is my commitment to all customers that we conduct business in a fair, courteous, and professional manner that complies with court rulings and statutory requirements,” said Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk.
Information on current marriage licensing services in San Diego County is available at http://arcc.co.san-diego.ca.us/services/marriage_services.aspx.
