Fiance and I were trying to get married in house and to have a court ceremony and a judge asked us for a 75$ donation fee if he were to perform it. Is this a thing? This hasn't sat right with me.

He asked over the phone and specifically didn't put it in writing which sounds sketchy. He said cash only and even said there's a machine in the courthouse if anything.

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It's a thing. Do you expect people to give their time to you for free? What part doesn't sit right?

When a judge is taking bribes and donations yes it's wrong and illegal. If they're willing to break the law for that what else are they capable of. We expect judges to uphold the law, not break them when it's convenient.

Oh my sweet summer child

That's adorable you think you are getting asked for a bribe.

No he said donation, which I wrote right in that sentence. Reread it

Reread your own comment, you say bribe, not donation. Its right there.

You asked a question in your post. But then when others don't validate your opinion you argue and have all the answers. Again, it's a thing and many judges do it. Maybe get married on a boat then?

It was a question but they insinuated job title didn't matter.

I beleive Judges can perform weddings but it's not in their capacity as an elected judge.

I don't mean performing a wedding, I mean standing in the courthouse and saying I do after paying.

They are performing a wedding. Vows will be read, and if you have rings they will ask if you want to exchange those.

That's nuts, he needs to be reported. The list of allowable gifts for public servants is very short, and "tipping for service" is absolutely not one of them....

Idaho attorney here. That is strange. Judges cannot solicit for any fee or gift that adds to their salary--and there is no exception for weddings even if it were performed outside the courthouse.

the absolute state of Idaho "attorneys"

That being said, judges can receive donations to either their campaign or via unsolicited donation that they then pay a $5 fee to record with the state treasurer.

It is customary to contribute to the church of whatever pastor is marrying you. So, in this case, I suppose the judge is trying to nudge you to contribute here. It is improper and bad form, but I think he is trying to remind people of customs. In any case, you can report it to the Idaho State Bar. While I don't think it will get the judge removed, it would be helpful to have an attorney give the judge a reminder of what is allowed.

he's trying to get you to donate to his church REPORT HIM to the ethics board!