Guam § 161 - Powers and Procedures of Commission.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Powers and Procedures of Commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 161. Powers and Procedures of Commission.
Upon an application made to the Commission under this
Chapter, the Commission shall fix a time and place for a hearing
on such application and shall cause notice thereof to be given to
the applicant. The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and
act at such times and places, and take such testimony as the
Commission may deem advisable. Any three (3) members shall
constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members
shall be necessary to take any action. Any member of the
Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses
appearing before the Commission. The Commission shall have
such powers of subpoena and compulsion of attendance of
witnesses and production of documents and of examination of
witnesses as are conferred upon the Superior Court. Subpoena
shall be issued under the signature of the Chairman. The Superior
Court may, upon the application of the Commission, enforce the
attendance and testimony of any witness and the production of any
documents so subpoenaed. Subpoena and witness fees and
mileage shall be the same as in criminal cases in the Superior
Court, and shall be payable from funds appropriated for expenses
of administration.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161
What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?
Section 161 ("Powers and Procedures of Commission.") 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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