(a) Certifying proceedings to court.--If the issuance of a marriage license is refused, upon request of the applicants, the proceedings shall immediately be certified to the court without formality or expense to the applicants.
(b) Prompt hearing.--The application for a marriage license shall be heard by a judge of the court, without a jury, in court or in chambers at the earliest possible time.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 1301 - Marriage license required
Section 1302 - Application for license
Section 1303 - Waiting period after application
Section 1304 - Restrictions on issuance of license
Section 1305 - Examination and tests for syphilis (Repealed)
Section 1306 - Oral examination
Section 1307 - Issuance of license
Section 1308 - Judicial review of refusal to issue license