Guam § 6505 - Absence for Jury Service: Continuation of Compensation: Jury Fees: Payable to

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§ 6505. Absence for Jury Service: Continuation of Compensation: Jury Fees: Payable to

Government of Guam.

The compensation of any employee of the government of Guam who may be called upon for jury

service in any court of Guam, shall not be diminished during the term of such jury service by reason of such

absence, nor shall such period of service be deducted from the time allowed for any leave of absence

authorized by law, provided that all compensation earned by such employee, but not allowance for travel,

for such jury service is paid to the government of Guam except compensation for jury service that is:

(a) rendered on days the employee is not required to report to work;

(b) rendered when the employee is sequestered and unable to return to his or her home after

normal working hours; and/or

(c) rendered during the employee’s normal working hours but that the employee’s employer

requires that employee to make up work before or after normal working hours, including work on

weekends and government of Guam holidays.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6505

What does Guam Code Annotated § 6505 cover?

Section 6505 ("Absence for Jury Service: Continuation of Compensation: Jury Fees: Payable to") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Guam § 6505?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 6505 apply to my situation?

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