Guam § 10112 - Penalties for Nondisclosure.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 10112 — Penalties for Nondisclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10112. Penalties for Nondisclosure.
(a) If the Court finds that the public official’s decision to
refuse disclosure is not justified under this Chapter, the Court
shall order the public official to pay a fine of One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00). The fine shall be a personal expense for the
responsible official and in no way shall the fine be paid by the
agency or the government of Guam.
(b) There is created the ‘Government Ethics Fund’ to assist
the Guam Ethics Commission in ensuring ethical conduct in the
government of Guam. This fund shall not be commingled with
the General fund and shall be kept in a separate bank account.
Any fines collected under Subsection (a) of this Section shall be
deposited in the Government Ethics Fund, are appropriated to the
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Guam Ethics Commission for ethical investigations, audits and
analyses of financial disclosure forms. This appropriation is
continuous, contingent on the annual submission of a detailed
budget to I Liheslaturan Guåhan, notwithstanding any other
provision of law.
(c) Any officer or employee who acts arbitrarily or
capriciously in withholding a public record from a requesting
person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(d) The Court shall award court costs and reasonable
attorney fees to the plaintiff should the plaintiff prevail after
initial filing of the complaint pursuant to this Section. The costs
and fees shall be paid by the public agency of which the public
official is a member or employee and shall not become a
personal liability of the public official. If the Court finds that the
plaintiff’s case is clearly frivolous, it shall award court costs and
reasonable attorney fees to the public agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 10112
What does Guam Code Annotated § 10112 cover?
Section 10112 ("Penalties for Nondisclosure.") 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 § 10112?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 10112" (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 § 10112 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.
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