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Originally Posted by onesentient
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Dedimus Justices perform a single function under Maine statute, that of swearing in various public officials, including Notaries Public.
The office is a lifetime appointment by the Governor.
The application and paperwork is available and managed by the Notary Office in the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commission.
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The Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commission is part of the Department of the Secretary of State.
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Notaries
Notary Public is an ancient office with many citations throughout Maine statute.
The primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents.
Maine Notaries, like those in Florida and South Carolina, can officiate at weddings.
The Secretary of State also has the authority to promulgate administrative rules for certain aspects of the commissioning process.
For more information, please review 29-250 CMR Ch. 700, entitled Rules Governing ELigibility and Procedures for Appointment and Renewal of Commissions of Notaries Public.
Notaries and most commissioned or appointed state officials must be sworn into office by a Dedimus Justice .
Persons holding this unique office are appointed by the Governor for life. Applications are handled by the
Notary Office.
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This all appears to fall under executive Power, not judicial Power.