Guam § 1 - Granting of Immunity: Procedure.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1 — Granting of Immunity: Procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. Granting of Immunity: Procedure.
(a) In any investigation or proceeding for any offense, if a person refuses to answer a question or
produce evidence of any other kind on the ground that he may be incriminated thereby, the prosecuting
attorney may, in writing, request the Superior Court to order that person to answer the question or produce
the evidence. The court shall set a time for hearing and order the person to appear before the court and show
cause, if any, why the question should not be answered or the evidence produced, and the court shall order
the question answered or the evidence produced unless it finds that to do so would be clearly contrary to
the public interest, or could subject the witness to a criminal prosecution in another jurisdiction.
(b) After complying, and if, but for this Section, the person would have been privileged to withhold
the answer given or the evidence produced by him, no testimony or evidence provided under compulsion
of the court order (or any information derived directly or indirectly therefrom) may be used against such
witness in any criminal proceeding other that one for perjury.
(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), the person may be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture
for any perjury, false swearing or contempt committed in answering, or failing to answer, or in producing,
or failing to produce, evidence in accordance with the order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1 cover?
Section 1 ("Granting of Immunity: Procedure.") 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 § 1?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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