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A Journey Within

Take a journey into yourself.

A Journey Within is a thought provoking, introspective activity journal designed to help you get to know yourself better each time you turn the page. Within each page is a question to ask yourself, matched with an inspiring quote to keep your creativity and thoughts afloat.

This journal will encourage you to dream, plan, vent about life or indulge in deep contemplation. Our goal is to help you connect with yourself, enjoy where you’re at on your journey and hopefully shine a light on where you want to go by following your heart.

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Welcome to journey within.

The Journey Within Spiritualists’ National Union Church was founded in 1996 by the Reverend Janet Nohavec.  It is the first church in the United States of America to be affiliated with the Spiritualists’ National Union based in the United Kingdom.  Most other American Spiritualist Churches are affiliated with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches.

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Come visit us in our beautiful home A church of our own A Spiritual Oasis A Dream come true A place to grow and Be Blessed by God and the Angels A place to search for the Truth within your own heart

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We offer many different services, many events which we hope you will find of interest.  In addition we offer pastoral care.

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The Seven Principles

• The Father/Motherhood of God
• The Brother and Sisterhood of Man
• The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels
• The Continuous Existance of the Human Soul
• Personal Responsibility
• Compensation and Retribution Hereafter For All the Good and Evil Deeds Done On Earth
• Eternal Progress Open to Every Human Soul

Spiritualists’ National Union

Spiritualists’ National Union International

Emma Hardinge Britten ( 2 May 1823 – 2 October 1899 ) was a medium and gifted orator and it was during her many speeches in trance state, that ‘spirit communicators’ gave various statements of faith. This resulted in the creation of the Seven Principles of Modern Spiritualism in the UK.

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The Journey Within Church offers a two year path of training to Ordination as a Missionary Spiritualist Minister. This process is thorough and respected and will have the candidate feel they have been prepared for their individual path as a Spiritualist Minister.

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There will be no in-person service sunday, january 7, 2024 due to the inclement weather.  please join us for our online service., children’s lyceum, minister janet nohavec.

The Journey Within commits itself to the development of our children as vital to the future of Spiritualism and strong leaders, dreamers and visionaries of the future. If we can be of help with your children please speak with Minister Janet Nohavec. Children are welcome at all services, we do appreciate your respect for the reasonable quiet during healing and meditation. Children are always welcome to sit with a healer during service.

“Children are the repository of infinite possibilities” Andrew Jackson Davis

Seniors Community Club

Minister patricia moran – minister ana reluzco – ingrid bedell.

This group is for anyone 55 years and older. We have monthly activities in which you can participate. These may include a movie, a meal or just fellowship. If you are aware of any senior in need of help at their home or would like a visiting angel to stop by, please let us know.

Fourth Sunday of the month – 1pm – Activities to be announced

Philosophy & Discussion Groups

Minister thomas regenauer – minister joseph shiel – minister ana reluzco.

The Spiritualist tradition encourages each of us to become our own philosopher in life. We provide Philosophy and cake discussions, as well as Fireside chats to discuss the rich history of Spiritualism. There are also many opportunities to attend classes with our visiting overseas tutors on a wide variety of topics, please check the newsletter for dates and times. We invite you to join us on Sundays at services for our Minister’s address.

Body – Mind – Spirit

Yoga – hiking – physical activities, minister thomas regenauer – pamela meredith.

The Journey Within invites you to join our hiking group which meets monthly. Minister Thomas Regenauer has brought his Yoga classes to the church so please watch for dates for sessions including beginners. If you have any suggestions for other physical activities, please let us know.

Charitable Works

Minister barbara kane-soriano – jeffrey swan – minister joseph shiel.

The Journey Within has participated in hundreds of different charity events and fundraisers over our church’s lifetime. We are currently involved in: Heifer International – Wells for Africa– Maasai Girls Fund– Food Bank of Northern NJ– Homes for Heroes . We collect food and clothing here in the chapel for our local pantries. The Journey Within is looking for volunteers to join together in two new ventures. One is the expansion of volunteerism at CUMAC in Paterson, NJ. Our other out-reach will be a once a month trip into NYC to distribute food and care kits for those in need. We will as well continue our Toys for local families in need at Christmas.

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A Journey Within is a thought provoking, introspective activity journal designed to help you get to know yourself better each time you turn the page. Within each page is a question to ask yourself, matched with an inspiring quote to keep your creativity and thoughts afloat. This journal will encourage you to dream, plan, vent about life or indulge in deep contemplation. Our goal is to help you connect with yourself, enjoy where you’re at on your journey and hopefully shine a light on where you want to go by following your heart.

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The Journey Within

A prayer & reflection journal for men.

Navigating the path of spiritual growth often resembles a journey through uncharted territory. It demands unwavering discipline, relentless perseverance, and a deliberate focus on one's objectives, even when confronted with obstacles or setbacks. Amid this challenging expedition, the practice of prayer and gratitude emerges as a powerful compass, guiding travelers towards emotional intelligence, resilience in the face of adversity, and profound connections with God.

Journey within, and you’ll find the One who walks beside you every step of the way.

"The Journey Within" is a remarkable journal, carefully crafted to inspire and guide men along their personal and spiritual odysseys of self-discovery, introspection, and prayer. It serves as an intimate confidante, a steadfast ally for any man aspiring to construct a robust spiritual foundation anchored in prayer and gratitude.

Within the journal's pages lies an invitation to delve deep into the recesses of one's thoughts. Reflecting upon scripture and recording their innermost thoughts and emotions becomes a sanctuary where men can unpack their feelings, explore faith, and foster an unshakable bond with God. This journal is more than a mere guide; it is a companion on the transformative journey toward a more profound connection with the divine.

Through the diligent use of this journal, each man will unearth the profound advantages of seamlessly integrating prayer and gratitude into his daily life. This commitment to walking hand in hand with Christ paves the way for remarkable transformations and a soulful rejuvenation, granting individuals a richer, more meaningful existence. We pray that each man who utilizes "The Journey Within" discovers the profound joy of this spiritual voyage and basks in the boundless love of the Almighty.

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This section is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself. Life is full of challenges and triumphs, and we believe that everyone deserves the tools and inspiration they need to navigate it successfully. That's why we turn to poetry, a powerful source of inspiration that has the ability to touch our hearts and minds, making us think deeply about life and motivating us to be our best selves. Whether you're on a journey of self-improvement, seeking work-life balance, or striving to live a more sustainable lifestyle, poetry can be a valuable tool to help you on your way.

Our website offers a carefully curated collection of inspiring poetry pieces and quotes, specifically selected to help you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. We have organized the poetry pieces into three main categories: Self-Improvement, Work-Life Balance, and Sustainability, to make it easy for you to find the inspiration you need for your specific journey. We also feature a beautiful gallery of art pieces inspired by poetry, showcasing the beauty and creativity that poetry can inspire. Additionally, we provide resources for further exploration of the world of poetry, including recommended books, websites, and apps.

Join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth through the power of poetry. Let us inspire and motivate you to become the best version of yourself, and to live a life filled with purpose, passion, and meaning. Remember to always prioritize the journey over the destination, seize the day, and travel your path with love and intention. After all, if there ever was a metaphor for life, it's that our choices and actions can greatly affect the journey we take.

Unlock Your Potential with Self-Improvement Poetry Self-improvement is an ongoing journey that requires motivation and inspiration. Here are some inspiring poetry pieces to help you on your way.

"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost is one of the most popular and well-known poems in the English language. It reminds us that we all have choices in life and that the choices we make can make all the difference. The poem encourages us to take the less-traveled path, to be brave, and to be true to ourselves, which requires courage and determination.

"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley is a powerful poem that reminds us that we are the masters of our own fate, and that no matter what life throws our way, we can overcome it. The poem encourages us to be strong, to be resilient, and to never give up on ourselves. This mindset provides us with the opportunity to become better versions of ourselves.

"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou is an empowering poem that reminds us to rise above adversity, to be strong and resilient, and to never give up on ourselves. The poem encourages us to be proud of who we are, to stand up for ourselves, and to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we may face, which requires perseverance and emotional strength.

These inspiring poetry pieces remind us that self-improvement is a journey that requires treatment tools, such as self-reflection and introspection, to become better versions of ourselves. They encourage us to be true to ourselves, to focus on our goals, and to never give up on our dreams.

In addition to these inspiring poetry pieces, there is information out there that can help you on your journey of self-improvement. Some resources encourage us to embrace our flaws and imperfections, while others inspire us to be kind, compassionate, and understanding. Whatever your needs may be, there is everyone out there that can help you on your journey of self-improvement.

Remember, self-improvement is not a destination, but an ongoing journey. It is important to prioritize rest and relaxation, to find a functional work-life balance, and to prioritize self-care and well-being. By reading our blogs and newsletter, you will find helpful tips and resources from our trusted provider, so you can continue to improve and grow in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Achieving Balance in Life Through Poetry Finding balance in life can be a great challenge, especially when you're juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities. Every journey requires balance, and we believe that poetry can be a powerful tool to help you find balance and harmony in your life journey with gratitude.

Our collection of inspiring poetry pieces for work-life balance, such as "Leisure" by William Henry Davies, "If" by Rudyard Kipling, and "The Guest House" by Rumi, can help you arrive at a place of balance and fulfillment. These beautiful poems encourage us to take a short break, to take time for ourselves, to stay true to our values, and to embrace all of our emotions and experiences as a step of the way in the journey of life.

"Leisure" reminds us to take a walk and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, which can be a crucial part of finding balance. "If" provides guidance for living a balanced life and maintaining a sense of composure during difficult times, reminding us that balance is achievable. "The Guest House" encourages us to learn from the past, embrace the present moment, and be grateful for all that life has to offer, which can be essential components of living a balanced life journey.

We believe that finding work-life balance is essential for our overall well-being, and these inspiring poetry pieces can help you reach that balance. They remind us that the journey is life, and we have the power to create balance in our lives, even during challenging times. By embracing all of the emotions and experiences that happen along the way, we can achieve a greater sense of fulfillment.

In addition to these inspiring poetry pieces, there are many other poems that can amaze you and help you find balance in your life. From poems that encourage us to disconnect from technology and connect with nature, to poems that inspire us to be present in the moment and appreciate the beauty around us, there is a therapy out there that can help you find the balance you seek in your life journey.

At The Journey Within, we invite you to explore the world of poetry and discover the inspiring pieces that speak to you. Let poetry be your guide on your journey to finding balance and harmony in your life, every step of the way in your journey of life.

Inspirational Poetry for Sustainability At The Journey Within, we believe that living a sustainable lifestyle is crucial for the health of our planet and future generations. Poetry can serve as a powerful tool to inspire us to take action and make positive changes in our daily lives, whether we are looking to improve our wellness or meet new individual challenges, equip ourselves with tools to better care for our child or partner, or seek support from friends or professionals during difficult times.

Our collection of inspiring poetry pieces for sustainability includes "To Earthward" by Robert Frost, "The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry, and "What if a Tree" by Seshadri Ramkumar. These poems encourage us to appreciate the beauty and fragility of nature, to take action to protect the environment, and to live in harmony with the world around us.

"To Earthward" is a poem that reminds us of our connection to the earth and encourages us to take care of our environment. It urges us to take action to protect the planet and to be mindful of our impact on the natural world as we seek to establish healthy habits and routines in our daily lives.

"The Peace of Wild Things" is a poem that reminds us of the beauty and simplicity of nature, and encourages us to find peace and solace in the natural world. It reminds us that the natural world is a source of strength and inspiration, and that we should work to protect it as we seek to reduce stress and burnout and prioritize self-care and well-being.

"What if a Tree" is a poem that encourages us to think about the importance of trees in our lives and to appreciate their beauty and value. It reminds us that trees are not just objects, but living beings that have a vital role in the ecosystem. It inspires us to reduce waste and environmental impact, live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle, and inspire others to do the same.

In addition to these inspiring poetry pieces, there are many other poems that can help inspire us to live a more sustainable lifestyle. From poems that encourage us to reduce waste and recycle, to poems that inspire us to take action to protect the environment, there is a poem out there that can help us on our journey to sustainability. At The Journey Within, we invite you to explore the world of poetry and discover the inspiring pieces that speak to you. Let poetry be your guide on your journey to living a more sustainable lifestyle. Let us work together to protect the planet and ensure a healthy future for generations to come as we seek greater balance and fulfillment in our daily lives.

Poetry in Art: A Fusion of Creativity Poetry can be a powerful source of inspiration for artists and creatives of all kinds. At Life's Journey, we celebrate the intersection of poetry and art, and showcase a gallery of art pieces inspired by poetry.

Our art gallery features a diverse range of pieces, including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works, all inspired by the beauty and power of poetry. Each piece captures the essence of a particular poem and brings it to life through the artist's unique vision and interpretation.

One such piece is "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot, which has inspired many artists over the years. The poem's themes of loss, disillusionment, and fragmentation have been captured in various art forms, from paintings to sculptures. One notable example is the sculpture "The Waste Land" by Jane Ackroyd, which depicts the fragmented landscape of Eliot's poem.

Another inspiring piece is "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, which has inspired numerous artists to create works that capture the poem's themes of resistance, defiance, and the struggle against mortality. One such piece is "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night" by Janet Echelman, a breathtaking sculpture that captures the essence of the poem through its intricate net-like structure.

Our art gallery also features works inspired by the poetry of Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Emily Dickinson, among others. Each piece tells a unique story, and offers a new perspective on the power of poetry to inspire and move us.

In addition to our art gallery, we also offer resources for further exploration of the intersection of poetry and art, including recommended books, websites, and galleries. At The Journey Within, we believe that art and poetry are powerful tools for self-expression, and we invite you to explore the world of art inspired by poetry and discover the pieces that speak to you.

Let poetry and art be your guide on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and let us celebrate the beauty and power of the intersection between the two.

At The Journey Within, we believe that poetry can be a powerful tool for personal growth, self-discovery, and inspiration. Poetry allows us to connect with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. If you are looking to improve yourself in various areas of life, seeking work-life balance, or trying to live a sustainable lifestyle, poetry can offer a unique perspective and guide on your journey. Our collection of inspiring poetry pieces is just the beginning of what we have to offer. We invite you to choose a poem, allow us to guide you through the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. We have a wealth of resources available, including articles, books, and more to help you on this path.

We understand that personal growth takes time and patience, and we offer you the space to explore and learn at your own pace. Our mission is to provide you with the greatest tools and guidance you need to navigate life's challenges and find fulfillment and happiness along the way. It is truly a journey that lasts forever, and we hope that our resources can help you to know yourself better.

Through our poetry pieces, we hope to inspire and motivate you to take positive action towards your goals. Take a patient approach and list out your goals and objectives. By connecting with yourself through poetry, you can find the inspiration and guidance you need to live a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and let us help you find the tools and inspiration you need to make positive changes in your life.

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As a travel writer, it’s part of my job to journal and take notes. Still, whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the act of journaling can lead to insights and memories you’ll cherish long after you’ve returned home.

I was traveling through Colorado with a fellow travel writer when I asked her how she was able to write with such clarity and detail in her travel articles. She gave me a tip – and a practice – that has stayed with me to this day: Conduct a “brain dump” each day while memories are still vivid. Focus on the senses – sights, sounds, smells, touch, taste – to bring the memories to life.

So when I was in Panama last month, each day, other guests at the eco-adventure lodge ( Casa Cayuco ) found me furiously scribbling notes while sitting at the dinner table, on the boat, or while relaxing on the dock. A young doctor from Germany who was a guest at the lodge asked me about it at dinner one night and asked if I would read a random section from my notes.

I flipped to a page and read:

“A symphony of jungle sounds surrounds me as I’m cocooned in my mosquito-netted bed. I glance at the netting and see two lizards, light and almost translucent, holding tight as if on a trapeze net. I learn that the lizards are drawn to insects, and the insects are drawn to the light. I turn off the light and tuck the netting in tighter in the hopes of keeping them from making their way inside my enveloped haven during the night.”

Scribbling these insights provides me with a deeper look at the trip, and what I was feeling, and offers memories I might have let slip if they weren’t written.

Your travel journal can provide similar insights and work as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Here are 6 reasons for keeping a travel journal.

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The act of keeping a travel journal encourages mindfulness. In the midst of exploring new landscapes and experiencing different cultures, taking the tim e to reflect on your thoughts and emotions provides a sense of grounding. This practice not only enhances your tr avel experience but also fosters a deeper connection with the present moment.

Action: Set Aside Dedicated Journaling Time

Allocate a few minutes each day to reflect and write in your travel journal. This intentional practice enhances the quality of your entries and helps you stay present during your travels.

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Writing in a travel journal allows for the expression of emotions and experiences that may be difficult to articulate verbally. Whether it's the awe-inspiring beauty of a sunset, the challenges of navigating a foreign city, or the joy of connecting with new people, putting pen to paper becomes a therapeutic outlet. This cathartic release aids in emotional processing, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity.

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If you ever feel stuck, use prompts to jumpstart your writing. Describe a sensory experience, recount a meaningful conversation, or express your emotions about a particular moment. Prompts can serve as valuable tools for overcoming writer's block.

Memories Preserved:

Travel journals serve as tangible keepsakes, preserving memories that might otherwise fade with time. Flipping through the pages transports you back to the sights, sounds, and feelings of your adventures. The nostalgia experienced through revisiting these written accounts can trigger positive emotions, serving as a reminder of the richness of life beyond the routine.

Action: Incorporate Visuals and Mementos

Enhance your journal entries by pasting ticket stubs, postcards, or small mementos. Visual elements make your journal visually appealing and trigger vivid memories when you revisit them.

Cultivating Gratitude:

A travel journal is an excellent tool for cultivating gratitude. By documenting moments of appreciation for the beauty around you, the kindness of strangers, or the personal growth you've achieved, you develop a heightened awareness of the positive aspects of your life. This shift in perspective contributes to overall well-being by fostering gratitude, which has been linked to improved mental and emotional health.

Action: Begin and End with Gratitude Lists

Start and finish your journal entries with a list of things you're grateful for during your travels. This simple practice helps shift your focus towards positive aspects, fostering a mindset of gratitude.

Enhanced Self-Discovery:

Travel often pushes us out of our comfort zones, presenting opportunities for self-discovery. Regularly recording your thoughts and reactions in a travel journal allows you to track personal growth over time. Whether it's overcoming fears, embracing new perspectives, or discovering hidden passions, the travel journal becomes a chronicle of your evolving self.

Action: Document Challenges and Growth

Be honest about the challenges you face during your travels and how you overcome them. This not only provides a record of personal growth but also serves as a reminder that difficulties can lead to valuable lessons.

Stress Reduction and Relaxation:

The act of journaling itself has been proven to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Taking a few moments each day to record your experiences can be a meditative practice, offering a mental break from the demands of everyday life. This simple yet profound ritual contributes to inner calm and balance.

Action: Create a Relaxation Ritual

Before or after journaling, incorporate a short relaxation ritual, such as deep breathing or mindfulness meditation. This helps center your mind and enhances the therapeutic benefits of journaling.

A travel journal becomes a beacon of well-being. It is not merely a collection of stories but a transformative tool that promotes mindfulness, self-expression, gratitude, and personal growth. Embracing the practice of keeping a travel journal is an investment in your mental health, a journey within that transcends the physical boundaries of the destinations you explore. As you embark on your next adventure, consider bringing along a journal – a companion that will not only document your travels but also serve as a guide to a more mindful and fulfilling life.

Author’s note: Some sections of this article were written with the help of ChatGPT.

Jill Dutton is the publisher of Evolving Magazine as well as a travel writer. Follow her travels at Global Journeys with Jill Dutton.

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What to do with full Notary journals

By David Thun on December 20, 2016

Updated 11-6-23 . Notary journals contain valuable records of your past acts. But what do you do with Notary journals you no longer use? Do you send them to someone? Do you keep them? What if your Notary journal is lost or stolen? Here are some important tips.

Can I discard Notary journals I don’t use anymore?

Even if you’ve accumulated a large stack of full journals, don’t throw them out willy-nilly. In fact, doing so in some states is a violation of Notary law.

Generally, states that require Notaries to keep a journal also provide guidelines for keeping and disposing of journal records.

How long do I keep my Notary journals?

Some states require you to keep all journal records until you stop being a Notary, then turn them over to a government agency. In Colorado , when a Notary’s commission ends, the Notary may choose to keep a journal for 10 years and notify the Secretary of State of where it is kept, leave the journal with the Notary’s employer and provide the Secretary of State with the employer’s contact information or send the journal to the state archives and notify the Secretary of State. These provisions also apply to recordings of remote online notarial acts.

California requires its Notaries to keep all completed journals as long as they maintain a current Notary commission. California Notaries whose commissions end without being renewed must turn in their journals within 30 days to the county clerk’s office where their oath of office is on file. Willful failure to deliver journals to the county clerk of the county in which the Notary’s oath and bond are filed is a misdemeanor and subjects the Notary to personal liability to any person injured as a result.

Hawaii  requires its Notaries to retain their journals for 10 years after the date of the last act recorded in the journal. If the Notary resigns their commission, the Notary retains the journal for the time period required by law and informs the Attorney General’s office of the location of the journal.

Other states allow Notaries to destroy old journal records after a certain period of time. Arizona requires Notaries to keep a journal record of every notarization for 5 years after the date it was performed. That means 5 years after the last entry was recorded. Only then may they be destroyed. However, if you stop being a Notary in Arizona, you must turn in journals with entries dated less than 5 years ago to the Secretary of State. However, Arizona allows Notaries to keep separate journals for public records and non-public records. Any records of notarial acts that are not public records are the property of the Notary’s employer and are not turned in to the Secretary of State.

Maryland requires Notaries to retain journal entries for 10 years after the last entry recorded in the journal, and inform the Secretary of State of the journal’s location when the Notary’s commission permanently ends. Massachusetts requires Notaries to keep all journal records for 7 years after they stop being a Notary.

Texas requires traditional journal records to be kept for 3 years or for the term of the commission in which the notarization occurred, whichever is longer. So if you perform a notarization and there are 2 years left on your Notary commission, you keep the journal record for 3 years. However, Texas officials recommend keeping journal records permanently as a best practice. Texas Notaries who perform remote online notarizations  must maintain electronic records of their online notarizations for 5 years following the date of notarization. 

What if my employer wants my journals?

Only Arizona, Colorado and  Oregon allow Notaries to turn journals over to employers — and even then, you only may do so under special circumstances. In other states, the journal is usually considered the Notary’s personal property and must remain exclusively under your control. It may not be kept by an employer even if your employer paid for your commission or you changed jobs.

What if my Notary journal is lost or stolen?

If any of your journals are lost or stolen, be sure to report the loss to the proper authorities as set out by your state laws. California and Montana require you to notify the Secretary of State. California requires the notice to be sent by certified or registered mail (or by any physical means of delivery with a receipt) and include the dates covered in the missing journal, along with your commission number and expiration date, and a copy of the police report, if applicable.

Arizona, Hawaii and Texas require you to report a lost or stolen journal to the Secretary of State (or Attorney General in Hawaii) and also to local police. Arizona and Hawaii require Notaries to report any lost or stolen journal within 10 days. Illinois requires Notaries to report a lost, stolen or compromised journal to the Secretary of State’s office either in writing or electronically. The Illinois Notary must include the journal’s status (e.g. lost, destroyed or stolen); how the journal became lost, stolen or compromised; the date the Notary discovered the situation; a statement that the journal is destroyed or no longer in the possession of the Notary; and a second statement that if the journal is recovered the Notary will notify the Secretary of State in writing within 10 days after date of recovery with an explanation how the journal was reacquired (IAC 176.940 b)).

If you are commissioned in a state that does not provide guidelines for reporting a missing journal and your records are stolen, the NNA recommends filing a report with local law enforcement.

What if my state does not have rules for keeping a journal?

Even if your state does not require keeping a journal (such as Alabama ), or only requires a journal in certain cases (such as Florida , which requires a journal for online notarizations, but not for other types of notarizations) it’s still a good practice to keep a journal record of all your notarizations. The information in a completed journal could be vital to proving you acted properly if you’re ever accused of negligence or fraud in a court of law. Also, journals often contain sensitive personal information about your customers, such as addresses, driver’s license numbers or other data that could be used for fraud or identity theft. So even if your state does not require you to maintain old journal records, it’s advisable to keep them for a period of time in the event one of your previous notarizations is challenged or questioned in a court case. In the absence of official state rules for the disposal of a journal, The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility  recommends safeguarding and storing each journal for at least 10 years from the date of the last entry in the journal. 

David Thun is the Assistant Managing Editor with the National Notary Association.

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87 Comments

05 Jan 2017

What if there is nothing in my state statues that addresses whether notary journals must be kept when full, or when a person is no longer a notary? I haven't been a notary in 4 years, but don't want to shred my notary journal unless I know it's okay.

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11 Jan 2017

Hello Teresa. If state law does not address disposal of completed journals, the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility recommends keeping the journal stored in a secure place for 10 years from the date of last entry.

17 Dec 2018

What if I left my journal at a previous employer as they told me to do since they paid for my Notary. I have not worked there in over 10 years and know they won't return my calls?

Hello. To help us answer your question can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in? Was your previous employer located in the state you are commissioned in?

02 Feb 2019

I have an old notary journal from a previous employer. This journal is over 20 years old. May I dispose of it now? May I just shred the pages? I live in Utah.

05 Feb 2019

Hello. “The length to which the notary should keep their journal after they are no longer a notary is left up to the notary to decide. We do suggest the notary keep the journal for a sufficient amount of time to be able to use as evidence if a notarization is called into question. The nationwide standard is 10 years” (Utah Lt. Governor's website, “New Notary Laws 2017”: https://notary.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2017/05/New-Notary-Laws-2017.pdf)

03 Mar 2019

I was a notary in California 2003-2007, with one notarization. I forgot/did not know I needed to turn in my journal. Now I am studying to become a notary again. Will this hurt me in anyway of becoming a notary now?

04 Mar 2019

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

17 Jul 2019

I renewed my commission after I was laid off but the commission eventually expired a few years ago and I forgot to send my journals to the Secretary of State. I would like to do so, but I'm worried I'll be hit with serious penalties for not having already done so. What do they usually do to people in my position?

22 Jul 2019

Hello Sarah. To help us answer your question can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Susan J Barucca

30 Dec 2019

Hello, I was wondering if each document signed in a loan package that is notarized needs to be "separate" in the journal? Further, do you need to write-down the signer's name on each entry even though it is the same signer (i.e. "see above" for the address and D.L. information) also, do they need to thumbprint each entry in the journal (i.e. 20 total notarized documents - 20 thumbprinted entries for the same person)? I am thinking about some of the title company documents not lender documents such as title company affidavits that require notarization as well. Thank you for your response to this question.

02 Jan 2020

Hello Susan. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Carol Martone

What is the rule for Connecticut?

Hello. Connecticut does not have a journal requirement for Notaries and therefore does not provide rules for disposal of completed Notary journals. We recommend you follow the suggested guidelines listed in the article under "What If My State Does Not Have Rules For Keeping A Journal?"

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13 Jan 2020

What are the rules in Pennsylvania?

14 Jan 2020

Hello. Pennsylvania Notaries must keep their journals until they permanently resign their commissions, the commission expires without renewal or their commission is permanently revoked, after which the Notary must deliver their journals to the office of the recorder of deeds in the county where the notary public last maintained an office within 30 days of the commission's expiration, resignation or revocation.

18 Jan 2020

I stopped being a notary in California over 10 years ago but I still have ally journals and I would like to turn them in. Will I get fined for waiting this long to turn them in. Should I continued to store them myself? Orange County, California

22 Jan 2020

Hello. California Notaries are supposed to turn in their journals to the county clerk's office where their oath of office was filed within 30 days of resignation. You may wish to contact to the county clerk's office to ask for instructions regarding turning in the old journals.

04 Feb 2020

I was commissioned in Orange County California over 10 years ago. I forgot to turn my journals in right away and now I’m afraid if I turn them in I’ll get penalized or fined. Should I continue to hold on to them or is it safe to still turn them in? What should I do?

06 Feb 2020

Hello. You may wish to contact the county clerk's office where you were supposed to turn in the journals and ask if they can provide instructions.

26 May 2020

Hi! I was wondering if each document signed in a loan package that is notarized needs to be "separate entry" in the journal? (California)

27 May 2020

Hello. Each notarization performed by a California Notary requires a complete, separate entry in the journal of notarial acts. For more information on CA journal requirements, please see this article: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2016/12/record-multiple-notary-journal-one-assignment

15 Jun 2020

I am a Notary in NYS. I plan to resign this month. Do I have to send a letter of resignation, and if yes, where do I send it. Also, how long do I have to hold onto my notary journal. Thank you.

17 Jun 2020

Hello. While not a requirement in NYS, we recommend that you send a written notification informing state Notary officials that you are resigning. Because New York does not have a journal requirement, there are no statutory guidelines for maintaining or disposing of your Notary journal. If the state does not provide guidelines, the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility recommends safeguarding and storing each journal for at least 10 years from the date of the last entry in the journal.

06 Nov 2020

What do you do if you know if someone notarized a document with an expired license? MA requires valid ID. The person is a co-worker. Thank you.

10 Nov 2020

Hello. If you wish to file a complaint about Notary misconduct, you should contact the Governor's Council at 617-725-4016 to request instructions.

Lucy Vehige

07 Dec 2020

I am retiring and leaving my place of employment where most of my notarizing took place. I have several journals from the past. All of this is happening in Missouri. What is the Missouri law about "old" journals? Can I just throw them in the shredder and use the current one?

11 Dec 2020

“Upon resignation, revocation, or expiration of a notary commission, or death of the notary, the journal and notarial records shall be delivered to the secretary in accordance with [RSMo] section 486.795 or [RSMo] section 486.800 by any means providing a tangible receipt, including certified mail and electronic transmission” (RSMo 486.715.3).

Christopher Gentry

28 Dec 2020

What if you are currently a notary in Washington state but plan to move to another state and continue doing notary work? Do you surrender Wa State journals and start new in next state? Or do you keep all journals regardless until you are no longer a notary at all.

29 Dec 2020

“The notary public shall retain the journal for ten years after the performance of the last notarial act chronicled in the journal. The journal is to be destroyed as required by the director in rule upon completion of the ten-year period” (RCW 42.45.180[1]).

Erynne Johnson

I have lost my journal that is going to be needed for a court dispute, it got lost in my transition from one job to another and prep of moving into a new house. What is going to happen? What do i need To do?

Hello. We're sorry, but you would need to speak with a qualified attorney to answer any legal questions regarding a court case.

Kathleen Huff

What is the Ky rules on journals?

Hello. A journal is required for electronic (online) notarizations only (KRS 423.389[1]).

29 Jan 2021

My notary expired in Jan. 2010 in Nevada. Since it’s been more than 7 years, can I destroy my notary journal, stamp, and seal? What are the rules for Nevada?

Upon the resignation or death of a current Notary, the Notary — or the executor of the Notary’s estate — must notify the Secretary of State and destroy the official stamp (NRS 240.051[1]). “A notary public shall retain each journal that the notary public has kept pursuant to this section until 7 years after the date on which he or she ceases to be a notary public” (NRS 240.120[9]). “If I stop being a notary or if I die, what happens to my journal? — Notify the Secretary of State writing as to the location of the journal if it is within [7 years]. After this time frame, your estate may dispose of the journal(s) (website, “FAQs”).

06 May 2021

Hello i am a notary in California, i recently renewed my commission but with the delays covid has caused my commission lapsed for 26 days, do i need to start a new journal or can i continue using the same one?

08 Jun 2021

Hello. You may continue to use the same journal you started under the previous commission even through there has been a delay.

16 Jun 2021

Hello. I am a Notary in California and my commission expired today. I have passed my test but the SOS is only processing applications from end of March. Do I need to turn in my journals since I will have a commission lapse?

17 Jun 2021

Vincent Lee

21 Jul 2021

Hello, I’m currently a notary for California but recently moved out of state to Arizona. Will I be able to resign and send everything including resignation letter through mail?

Hello. Within 30 days of your move, you will need to send a letter of resignation to the Secretary of State’s office and deliver all of your notarial journals, records, and papers to the county clerk in which your current oath of office is on file; and destroy your seal (NPH; see also GC 8209).

Hello as stated I have moved to Arizona and i am currently a notary for California. Now will I be able to mail all my items such as journals, records and papers to the County Clerk. It is specified that when resigning you just deliver all items but since I am out of state will I be able to mail them including the resignation letter. And also how would I know what county clerk to send this to as I became a notary in Los Angeles for a job was previously worked at?

23 Jul 2021

Hello. You would need to deliver your journals to the county clerk in which your current oath of office is on file. You would need to contact the county clerk's office directly to ask if you can mail your journals to their office.

06 Sep 2021

My CA notary expired in October 2021 and I mistakenly forgot to turn in my journal. Is it ok for me to turn in my journal now?

10 Sep 2021

Hello. Just to clarify, did you mean October 2020 or October 2021?

09 Nov 2021

I read that in Texas Notary Books must be kept for three years, is there a reference for this information? We are currently destroying old files and I need to list what publication states this information on our destruction log. Most of these books are from past employees.

12 Nov 2021

Hello. “Records of a notarization other than an online notarization shall be retained, in a safe and secure manner, for the longer of the term of the commission in which the notarization occurred or three years following the date of notarization” (1 TAC 87.54[a]).

Marion Sylvester

13 Dec 2021

How / what do you do with "spent" journal's in the state of Indiana?

17 Dec 2021

Hello. Indiana requires an electronic journal when performing remote notarizations. “A remote notary public who resigns or whose commission expires shall maintain the contents of an electronic journal for at least the (10) years after the performance of the last recorded remote notarial act” (IC 33-42-17-8[h]). While the state does not require a paper journal for traditional pen-and-paper notarizations, it is recommended. In cases where the state does not provide guidelines for storage and disposal of paper journals,The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility recommends safeguarding and storing each journal for at least 10 years from the date of the last entry in the journal.

Ryvona Stephens

I am currently 80 yrs old, still actively working as a mobile Notary in Idaho, when I pass, does my estate have to notify the Attorney General office of my death and how long do journals need to be kept?

Hello. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

I am in the state of Idaho. I put that in my question dated 13 Dec 2021 Upon my death, how long do journals need to be kept and does my estate have to notify the Attorney General of Idaho that I am deceased?

Hello. Idaho does not require Notaries to keep a journal, though the state does require Notaries who perform remote notarizations to create and retain an audio-visual recording of each remote notarial act. The state recommends the following guidelines for storage and disposal of journal records if a Notary chooses to keep a journal: “It is the notary’s personal responsibility to maintain possession of all journals created during the entire time the notary holds an active commission. A notary does not have to turn his/her journal in when the commission is renewed; one journal may, in fact, contain the records for several years if the notary does only a few notarizations” (NPH). “When a journal is full, store the journal for a minimum of seven years from the date of the last entry” (CC, Vol. 3). If the Notary performs remote notarizations and has stored recordings of those remote notarizations: “A notary public, a guardian, conservator, or agent of a notary public, or a personal representative of a deceased notary public, shall retain the audio-visual recording … or cause the recording to be retained by a repository designated by or on behalf of the person required to retain the recording. The recording must be retained for at least ten (10) years after the recording is made or as otherwise required by rule…” (IC 51-114A[6]; see also IAC 34.07.01.016.02). “On the death or adjudication of incompetency of a current or former notary public, the notary public's personal representative or guardian or any other person knowingly in possession of a recording shall: (1-2-20)T ”a. Comply with the retention requirements of this subsection; (1-2-20)T ”b. Transmit the recording to one or more repositories under Subsection 016.03 of this chapter; or (1-2-20)T ”c. Transmit the recording in an industry-standard readable data storage device to the Secretary of State. (1-2-20)T” (IAC 34.07.01.016.02). The state does not provide guidelines regarding your question about notification after a Notary's death.

29 Aug 2022

I'm in California and I just went to look for my notary journals and about 5 years of journals are missing. What do I need to do. I don't know how long they've been missing or where they are.

07 Sep 2022

“If a sequential journal of official acts performed by a notary public is stolen, lost, misplaced, destroyed, damaged, or otherwise rendered unusable as a record of notarial acts and information, the notary public shall immediately notify the Secretary of State by certified or registered mail. The notification shall include the period of the journal entries, the notary public commission number, and the expiration date of the commission, and when applicable, a photocopy of any police report that specifies the theft of the sequential journal of official acts” (GC 8206[b]).

05 Dec 2022

Does North Carolina have rules for the retaining the Notary Journal

06 Dec 2022

Hello. The state Notary Public Guidebook recommends that North Carolina Notaries maintain their journals for a minimum of 10 years after the expiration of their final commission. However, Notaries may choose to keep possession of their journals for a much longer period of time based on the business practices of their specific industry.

Federico B Saiki

I'm in FL, can I scan my 10 year old jornadas to keep an electronic copy?

13 Dec 2022

Hello. Only Florida online Notaries are required to keep a secure electronic journal record of their online notarizations (FS 117.245[1]). Florida does not require a journal for pen-and-paper notarizations and does not provide guidelines for the storage of physical pen-and-paper journals.

I had a call from an Attorney requesting proof of a real estate transaction from 3 years ago. Apparently, the signers were taken to court to prove Notarization and soundness of mind. Thank God I had the notarization available.

I'm a California notary and have had my commissions in 3 different counties, upon my resignation or death my journals need to be returned to each county clerk or can it be returned to the current county clerk? If it is returned to each separate county clerk, is that based on the 1st or last journal entry since I've continued using my journals regardless of the county of my commission?

11 Jan 2023

Hello. You would need to send the journals to the county where your most recent oath is on file.

Coraleen Stuart

How long do I have to keep my Notary journal for the state of Virginia? I still have them (2) and starting on my third journal.

Hello. Virginia only specifies Notary records retention rules for Notaries who perform electronic notarial acts: “The electronic record of an electronic notarial act shall be maintained for a period of at least five years from the date of the transaction” (COV 47.1-14[C]). In the absence of official rules for disposition of the journal of notarial acts, the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility recommends that the Notary safeguard and maintain sole control of each journal for at least 10 years from the date of the last entry in the journal.

Kenneth Lucas

04 Jun 2023

Hi. My Ca. notary comission expired May 11, 2023. I failed my notary exam in April, but I'm retaking the exam on June 9. Do I still need to turn in my current journal?

09 Jun 2023

Hello. Yes, you need to turn in your current journal as soon as possible: "Within 30 days from the date the notary public commission is no longer valid, the notary public must deliver all notarial journals, records and papers to the county clerk’s office where the oath is on file. If the notary public willfully fails or refuses to do so, the notary public is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be personally liable for damages to any person injured by that action or inaction." (Government Code section 8209)

Brenda Washington

24 Jun 2023

Are Notary books archived at the local clerks office here you took your oath and if so for how long and can the public still request a transaction entry from a notary book that has been turned in?

26 Jun 2023

Hello. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are located in?

28 Jun 2023

Does Ohio have any specific rules for how long to keep the journal? I was looking but unable to find. Thank you for your help!

30 Jun 2023

Hello. In Ohio, a journal is required for online notarizations only (ORC 147.65). “Except as provided in division (E) of section 147.66 of the Revised Code, an electronic journal required under division (A) of this section and the audio-video recordings required by division (D)(3) of this section shall be maintained by the online notary public during the term of the online notary public’s authorization to perform online notarizations” (ORC 147.65[F][1]).

Mary Jane Cardenas

02 Aug 2023

The notary didn't file the notary journal i look can't find it i call the state journal but i did file my notary living trust my sister is suing me is my living trust good when i go to court for so they can not take it to probate

04 Aug 2023

Hello. You will need to contact an attorney and ask them to review your document to answer any legal questions about your situation.

17 Sep 2023

Hi, I'm a notary in california from 2019 and renewed it on time and still a notary. I don't have any space to keep my notary journal. Can I return it to county clerk? If not , what should I do with them?

18 Sep 2023

Hello. You are required to keep your journal in a locked and secure area for the duration of your commission: “The journal shall be kept in a locked and secured area, under the direct and exclusive control of the notary. Failure to secure the journal shall be cause for the Secretary of State to take administrative action against the commission held by the notary public pursuant to Section 8214.1” (GC 8206[a][1]).

Leah Moroles

27 Nov 2023

I have been a Notary in California over 17 years. What do other California Notaries do with their completed journals?

30 Nov 2023

Hello. In California, “The journal shall be kept in a locked and secured area, under the direct and exclusive control of the notary. Failure to secure the journal shall be cause for the Secretary of State to take administrative action against the commission held by the notary public pursuant to Section 8214.1” (GC 8206[a][1]). “California Government Code sections 8206(a)(1) and 8207 require the journal and stamp to be stored in a locked and secure area under the direct and exclusive control of the notary public. “An unattended locked car or briefcase should not be considered a secure location to store your notary public journal and stamp. A locked office safe or file cabinet that is accessible by others is not acceptable, nor is a locked desk at home if other family members have access to the contents of the desk” (SOS Notary newsletter, 2018). "(a) If any notary public resigns, is disqualified, removed from office, or allows his or her appointment to expire without obtaining reappointment within 30 days, all notarial records and papers shall be delivered within 30 days to the clerk of the county in which the notary public’s current official oath of office is on file. If the notary public willfully fails or refuses to deliver all notarial records and papers to the county clerk within 30 days, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be personally liable for damages to any person injured by that action or inaction. “(b) In case of the death of a notary public, the personal representative of the deceased shall promptly notify the Secretary of State of the death of the notary public and shall deliver all notarial records and papers of the deceased to the clerk of the county in which the notary public’s official oath of office is on file. “(c) After 10 years from the date of deposit with the county clerk, if no request for, or reference to such records has been made, they may be destroyed upon order of court” (GC 8209).

28 Nov 2023

What happens when you loose them to flood damage and lost storage? I’ve lost them in both instances?

Cicsley Galloway

29 Nov 2023

I don't know what the law is on disposal in SC. Can you assist me with that?

Hello. Only Notaries who perform electronic notarizations in South Carolina are required to keep a journal (SCC 26-2-90[A]). An electronic Notary's journal must be retained for at least ten years after the last notarial act chronicled in the journal (SCCR 113-480.C).

06 Dec 2023

Notary in CA, about to expire and I have never notarized anything. Do I need to send in my unused journal?

08 Dec 2023

Hello. Since you did not perform any transactions, there is no need to send your blank journal to the County Clerk's office.

Marilyn Lewis

27 Jan 2024

My original notary started in Los Angeles county. I am age almost 89 and stopped many years ago and want to turn in my journal. Who do I mail it to , please provide a name and address. Thank you Marilyn Lewis

29 Jan 2024

Hello. California Notaries are supposed to turn in their journals within 30 days of the end of their commission to the clerk of the county in which the notary public’s current official oath of office is on file (GC 8209).

Christina M

22 Feb 2024

I’m in California and my commission expired last year and I just realized I failed to return my journal. If I turn in my journal now are there penalties?

23 Feb 2024

“(a) If any notary public resigns, is disqualified, removed from office, or allows his or her appointment to expire without obtaining reappointment within 30 days, all notarial records and papers shall be delivered within 30 days to the clerk of the county in which the notary public’s current official oath of office is on file. If the notary public willfully fails or refuses to deliver all notarial records and papers to the county clerk within 30 days, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be personally liable for damages to any person injured by that action or inaction. “(b) In case of the death of a notary public, the personal representative of the deceased shall promptly notify the Secretary of State of the death of the notary public and shall deliver all notarial records and papers of the deceased to the clerk of the county in which the notary public’s official oath of office is on file. “(c) After 10 years from the date of deposit with the county clerk, if no request for, or reference to such records has been made, they may be destroyed upon order of court” (GC 8209). If you discovered a journal you unintentionally did not turn in, you may wish to contact the Secretary of State's office at 916-653-3595 to request instructions for disposal of the journal.

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From “The New York Times,” I’m Katrin Bennhold. This is “The Daily.”

This morning, we’re taking a much closer look at homelessness in the United States as it reaches a level not seen in the modern era. California —

As the number of homeless people has surged in the US —

More than 653,000, a 12 percent population increase since last year.

The debate over homeless encampments across the country has intensified.

It is not humane to let people live on our streets in tents, use drugs. We are not standing for it anymore.

People have had it. They’re fed up. I’m fed up. People want to see these tents and encampments removed in a compassionate, thoughtful way. And we agree.

With public officials saying they need more tools to address the crisis.

We move from block to block. And every block they say, can’t be here, can’t be here, can’t be here. I don’t know where we’re supposed to go, you know?

And homeless people and their advocates saying those tools are intended to unfairly punish them.

They come and they sweep and they take everything from me, and I can’t get out of the hole I’m in because they keep putting me back in square one.

That debate is now reaching the Supreme Court, which is about to hear arguments in the most significant case on homelessness in decades, about whether cities can make it illegal to be homeless. My colleague Abbie VanSickle on the backstory of that case and its far-reaching implications for cities across the US.

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So Abbie, you’ve been reporting on this case that has been making waves, Grants Pass versus Johnson, which the Supreme Court is taking up next week. What’s this case about?

So this case is about a small town in Oregon where three homeless people sued the city after they received tickets for sleeping and camping outside. And this case is the latest case that shows this growing tension, especially in states in the West, between people who are homeless and cities who are trying to figure out what to do about this. These cities have seen a sharp increase in homeless encampments in public spaces, especially with people on sidewalks and in parks. And they’ve raised questions about public drug use and other safety issues in these spaces.

And so the question before the justices is really how far a city can go to police homelessness. Can city officials and police use local laws to ban people from laying down outside and sleeping in a public space? Can a city essentially make it illegal to be homeless?

So three homeless people sued the city of Grants Pass, saying it’s not illegal to be homeless, and therefore it’s not illegal to sleep in a public space.

Yes, that’s right. And they weren’t the first people to make this argument. The issue actually started years ago with a case about 500 miles to the East, in Boise, Idaho. And in that case, which is called Martin v. Boise, this man, Robert Martin, who is homeless in Boise, he was charged with a misdemeanor for sleeping in some bushes. And the city of Boise had laws on the books to prohibit public camping.

And Robert Martin and a group of other people who are homeless in the city, they sued the city. And they claimed that the city’s laws violated the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

And what makes it cruel and unusual?

So their argument was that the city did not have enough sufficient shelter beds for everyone who was homeless in the city. And so they were forced to sleep outside. They said, we have no place to go and that an essential human need is to sleep and we want to be able to lay down on the sidewalk or in an alley or someplace to rest and that their local laws were a violation of Robert Martin and the others’ constitutional rights, that the city is violating the Eighth Amendment by criminalizing the human need to sleep.

And the courts who heard the case agreed with that argument. The courts ruled that the city had violated the Constitution and that the city could not punish people for being involuntarily homeless. And what that meant, the court laid out, is that someone is involuntarily homeless if a city does not have enough adequate shelter beds for the number of people who are homeless in the city.

It does seem like a very important distinction. They’re saying, basically, if you have nowhere else to go, you can’t be punished for sleeping on the street.

Right. That’s what the court was saying in the Martin v. Boise case. And the city of Boise then appealed the case. They asked the Supreme Court to step in and take it on. But the Supreme Court declined to hear the case. So since then, the Martin v. Boise case controls all over the Western parts of the US in what’s called the Ninth Circuit, which includes Oregon where the Grants Pass case originated.

OK. So tell us about Grants Pass, this city at the center of the case and now in front of the Supreme Court. What’s the story there?

Grants Pass is a town in rural Southwestern Oregon. It’s a town of about 38,000 people. It’s a former timber town that now really relies a lot on tourists to go rafting through the river and go wine tasting in the countryside. And it’s a pretty conservative town.

When I did interviews, people talked about having a very strong libertarian streak. And when I talked with people in the town, people said when they were growing up there, it was very rare to see someone who was homeless. It just was not an issue that was talked a lot about in the community. But it did become a big issue about 10 years ago.

People in the community started to get worried about what they saw as an increase in the number of homeless people that they were noticing around town. And it’s unclear whether the problem was growing or whether local officials and residents were worried that it might, whether they were fearing that it might.

But in any case, in 2013, the city council decided to start stepping up enforcement of local ordinances that did things like outlaw camping in public parks or sleeping outside, this series of overlapping local laws that would make it impossible for people to sleep in public spaces in Grants Pass. And at one meeting, one of the former city council members, she said, “the point is to make it uncomfortable enough for them in our city so they will want to move on down the road.”

So it sounds like, at least in Grants Pass, that this is not really about reducing homelessness. It’s about reducing the number of visible homeless people in the town.

Well, I would say that city officials and many local residents would say that the homeless encampments are actually creating real concerns about public safety, that it’s actually creating all kinds of issues for everyone else who lives in Grants Pass. And there are drug issues and mental health issues, and that this is actually bringing a lot of chaos to the city.

OK. So in order to deal with these concerns, you said that they decided to start enforcing these local measures. What does that actually look like on the ground?

So police started handing out tickets in Grants Pass. These were civil tickets, where people would get fines. And if police noticed people doing this enough times, then they could issue them a trespass from a park. And then that would give — for a certain number of days, somebody would be banned from the park. And if police caught them in the park before that time period was up, then the person could face criminal time. They could go to jail.

And homeless people started racking up fines, hundreds of dollars of fines. I talked to a lot of people who were camping in the parks who had racked up these fines over the years. And each one would have multiple tickets they had no way to pay. I talked to people who tried to challenge the tickets, and they had to leave their belongings back in the park. And they would come back to find someone had taken their stuff or their things had been impounded.

So it just seemed to be this cycle that actually was entrenching people more into homelessness. And yet at the same time, none of these people had left Grants Pass.

So they did make it very uncomfortable for homeless people, but it doesn’t seem to be working. People are not leaving.

Right. People are not leaving. And these tickets and fines, it’s something that people have been dealing with for years in Grants Pass. But in 2018, the Martin v. Boise case happens. And not long after that, a group of people in Grants Pass challenged these ordinances, and they used the Boise case to make their argument that just like in Boise, Grants Pass was punishing people for being involuntarily homeless, that this overlapping group of local ordinances in Grants Pass had made it so there is nowhere to put a pillow and blanket on the ground and sleep without being in some kind of violation of a rule. And this group of local homeless people make the argument that everyone in Grants Pass who is homeless is involuntarily homeless.

And you told us earlier that it was basically the lack of available shelter that makes a homeless person involuntarily homeless. So is there a homeless shelter in Grants Pass?

Well, it sort of depends on the standard that you’re using. So there is no public low-barrier shelter that is easy for somebody to just walk in and stay for a night if they need someplace to go. Grants Pass does not have a shelter like that.

There is one shelter in Grants Pass, but it’s a religious shelter, and there are lots of restrictions. I spoke with the head of the shelter who explained the purpose is really to get people back into the workforce. And so they have a 30-day program that’s really designed for that purpose.

And as part of that, people can’t have pets. People are not allowed to smoke. They’re required to attend Christian religious services. And some of the people who I interviewed, who had chronic mental health and physical disabilities, said that they had been turned away or weren’t able to stay there because of the level of needs that they have. And so if you come in with any kind of issue like that, it can be a problem.

That’s a very long list of restrictions. And of course, people are homeless for a lot of very different reasons. It sounds like a lot of these reasons might actually disqualify them from this particular shelter. So when they say they have nowhere else to go, if they’re in Grants Pass, they kind of have a point.

So that’s what the court decided. In 2022, when the courts heard this case, they agreed with the homeless plaintiffs that there’s no low-barrier shelter in Grants Pass and that the religious shelter did not meet the court’s requirements. But the city, who are actually now represented by the same lawyers who argued for Boise, keeps appealing the case. And they appeal up to the Ninth Circuit just as in the Boise case, and the judges there find in favor of the homeless plaintiffs, and they find that Grants Pass’s ordinances are so restrictive that there is no place where someone can lay down and sleep in Grants Pass and that therefore the city has violated the Eighth Amendment and they cannot enforce these ordinances in the way that they have been for years.

So at that point, the court upholds the Boise precedent, and we’re where we were when it all started. But as we know, that’s not the end of the story. Because this case stays in the court system. What happened?

So by this point, the homelessness problem is really exploding throughout the Western part of the US with more visible encampments, and it really becomes a politically divisive issue. And leaders across the political spectrum point to Boise as a root cause of the problem. So when Grants Pass comes along, people saw that case as a way potentially to undo Boise if only they could get it before the Supreme Court.

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Abbie, you just told us that as homeless numbers went up and these homeless encampments really started spreading, it’s no longer just conservatives who want the Supreme Court to revisit the Boise ruling. It’s liberals too.

That’s right. So there’s a really broad group of people who all started pushing for the Supreme Court to take up the Grants Pass case. And they did this by filing briefs to the Supreme Court, laying out their reasoning. And it’s everyone from the liberal governor of California and many progressive liberal cities to some of the most conservative legal groups. And they disagree about their reasoning, but they all are asking the court to clarify how to interpret the Boise decision.

They are saying, essentially, that the Boise decision has been understood in different ways in all different parts of the West and that that is causing confusion and creating all sorts of problems. And they’re blaming that on the Boise case.

It’s interesting, because after everything you told us about these very extreme measures, really, that the city of Grants Pass took against homeless people, it is surprising that these liberal bastions that you’re mentioning are siding with the town in this case.

Just to be clear, they are not saying that they support necessarily the way that Grants Pass or Boise had enforced their laws. But they are saying that the court rulings have tied their hands with this ambiguous decision on how to act.

And what exactly is so ambiguous about the Boise decision? Which if I remember correctly, simply said that if someone is involuntarily homeless, if they’re on the streets because there’s no adequate shelter space available, they can’t be punished for that.

Yeah. So there are a couple of things that are common threads in the cities and the groups that are asking for clarity from the court. And the first thing is that they’re saying, what is adequate shelter? That every homeless person situation is different, so what are cities or places required to provide for people who are homeless? What is the standard that they need to meet?

In order not to sleep on the street.

That’s right. So if the standard is that a city has to have enough beds for everyone who is homeless but certain kinds of shelters or beds wouldn’t qualify, then what are the rules around that? And the second thing is that they’re asking for clarity around what “involuntarily homeless” means. And so in the Boise decision, that meant that someone is involuntarily homeless if there is not enough bed space for them to go to.

But a lot of cities are saying, what about people who don’t want to go into a shelter even if there’s a shelter bed available? If they have a pet or if they are a smoker or if something might prohibit them from going to a shelter, how is the city supposed to weigh that and at what point would they cross a line for the court?

It’s almost a philosophical question. Like, if somebody doesn’t want to be in a shelter, are they still allowed to sleep in a public space?

Yeah. I mean, these are complicated questions that go beyond the Eighth Amendment argument but that a lot of the organizations that have reached out to the court through these friend of the court briefs are asking.

OK. I can see that the unifying element here is that in all these briefs various people from across the spectrum are saying, hello, Supreme Court. We basically need some clarity here. Give us some clarity.

The question that I have is why did the Supreme Court agree to weigh in on Grants Pass after declining to take up Boise?

Well, it’s not possible for us to say for certain because the Supreme Court does not give reasons why it has agreed to hear or to not hear a case. They get thousands of cases a year, and they take up just a few of those, and their deliberations are secret. But we can point to a few things.

One is that the makeup of the court has changed. The court has gained conservative justices in the last few years. This court has not been shy about taking up hot button issues across the spectrum of American society. In this case, the court hasn’t heard a major homelessness case like this.

But I would really point to the sheer number and the range of the people who are petitioning the court to take a look at this case. These are major players in the country who are asking the court for guidance, and the Supreme Court does weigh in on issues of national importance. And the people who are asking for help clearly believe that this is one of those issues.

So let’s start digging into the actual arguments. And maybe let’s start with the city of Grants Pass. What are the central arguments that they’re expected to make before the Supreme Court?

So the city’s arguments turn on this narrow legal issue of whether the Eighth Amendment applies or doesn’t. And they say that it doesn’t. But I actually think that in some ways, that’s not the most helpful way to understanding what Grants Pass is arguing.

What is really at the heart of their argument is that if the court upholds Grants Pass and Boise, that they are tying the hands of Grants Pass and hundreds of other towns and cities to actually act to solve and respond to homelessness. And by that, I mean to solve issues of people camping in the parks but also more broadly of public safety issues, of being able to address problems as they arise in a fluid and flexible way in the varied ways that they’re going to show up in all these different places.

And their argument is if the court accepts the Grants Pass and Boise holdings, that they will be constitutionalizing or freezing in place and limiting all of these governments from acting.

Right. This is essentially the argument being repeated again and again in those briefs that you mentioned earlier, that unless the Supreme Court overturns these decisions, it’s almost impossible for these cities to get the encampments under control.

Yes, that’s right. And they also argue they need to have flexibility in dealing actually with people who are homeless and being able to figure out using a local ordinance to try to convince someone to go to treatment, that they say they need carrots and sticks. They need to be able to use every tool that they can to be able to try to solve this problem.

And how do we make sense of that argument when Grants Pass is clearly not using that many tools to deal with homeless people? For example, it didn’t have shelters, as you mentioned.

So the city’s argument is that this just should not be an Eighth Amendment issue, that this is the wrong way to think about this case, that issues around homelessness and how a city handles it is a policy question. So things like shelter beds or the way that the city is handling their ordinances should really be left up to policymakers and city officials, not to this really broad constitutional argument. And so therefore, the city is likely to focus their argument entirely on this very narrow question.

And how does the other side counter this argument?

The homeless plaintiffs are going to argue that there’s nothing in the lower courts’ decisions that say that cities can’t enforce their laws that, they can’t stop people from littering, that they can’t stop drug use, that they can’t clear encampments if there becomes public safety problems. They’re just saying that a city cannot not provide shelter and then make it illegal for people to lay down and sleep.

So both sides are saying that a city should be able to take action when there’s public disorder as a result of these homeless encampments. But they’re pointing at each other and saying, the way you want to handle homelessness is wrong.

I think everyone in this case agrees that homelessness and the increase in homelessness is bad for everyone. It’s bad for people who are camping in the park. It is bad for the community, that nobody is saying that the current situation is tenable. Everyone is saying there need to be solutions. We need to be able to figure out what to do about homelessness and how to care for people who are homeless.

How do we wrestle with all these problems? It’s just that the way that they think about it couldn’t be further apart.

And what can you tell me about how the Supreme Court is actually expected to rule in this?

There are a number of ways that the justices could decide on this case. They could take a really narrow approach and just focus on Grants Pass and the arguments about those local ordinances. I think that’s somewhat unlikely because they’ve decided to take up this case of national importance.

A ruling in favor of the homeless plaintiffs would mean that they’ve accepted this Eighth Amendment argument, that you cannot criminalize being homeless. And a ruling for the city, every legal expert I’ve talked to has said that would mean an end to Boise and that it would break apart the current state that we’ve been living in for these last several years.

I’m struck by how much this case and our conversation has been about policing homelessness rather than actually addressing the root causes of homelessness. We’re not really talking about, say, the right to shelter or the right to treatment for people who are mentally ill and sleeping on the streets as a result, which is quite a big proportion. And at the end of the day, whatever way the ruling goes, it will be about the visibility of homelessness and not the root causes.

Yeah, I think that’s right. That’s really what’s looming in the background of this case is what impact is it going to have. Will it make things better or worse and for who? And these court cases have really become this talking point for cities and for their leaders, blaming the spike in encampments and the visibility of homelessness on these court decisions. But homelessness, everyone acknowledges, is such a complicated issue.

People have told me in interviews for the story, they’ve blamed increases in homelessness on everything from the pandemic to forest fires to skyrocketing housing costs in the West Coast, and that the role that Boise and now Grants Pass play in this has always been a little hard to pin down. And if the Supreme Court overturns those cases, then we’ll really see whether they were the obstacle that political leaders said that they were. And if these cases fall, it remains to be seen whether cities do try to find all these creative solutions with housing and services to try to help people who are homeless or whether they once again fall back on just sending people to jail.

Abbie, thank you very much.

Thank you so much.

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Debates over homeless encampments in the United States have intensified as their number has surged. To tackle the problem, some cities have enforced bans on public camping.

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about whether such actions are legal, Abbie VanSickle, who covers the court for The Times, discusses the case and its far-reaching implications.

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Abbie VanSickle , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times.

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A ruling in the case could help determine how states, particularly those in the West, grapple with a rising homelessness crisis .

In a rare alliance, Democrats and Republicans are seeking legal power to clear homeless camps .

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