Guam § 161 - Award of Compensation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Award of Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Award of Compensation.
The Commission may order, only from available balances in
the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, the payment of
compensation under this Chapter for:
(a) expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result
of the injury or death of the victim;
(b) loss to the victim of earning power as a result of total
or partial incapacity;
(c) pecuniary loss to the dependents of the deceased
victim;
(d) pain and suffering to the victim; and
(e) any other pecuniary loss directly resulting from the
injury or death of the victim which the Commission
determines to be reasonable and proper.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Award of Compensation.") 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.
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