Guam § 1601 - Compiler of Laws.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1601 — Compiler of Laws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1601. Compiler of Laws.
There is hereby created within the Supreme Court of Guam,
a Compiler of Laws. In addition to any other qualifications
which may be established in accordance with the Personnel
Rules and Regulations promulgated and adopted by the Judicial
Council, the Compiler of Laws shall be an attorney licensed to
practice in Guam. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of
COL6/5/2019
Guam shall appoint the Compiler of Laws, with the approval of
the Judicial Council. The Compiler of Laws shall be subject to
removal and shall be paid in accordance with the Personnel
Rules and Regulations of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the
Judicial Council.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 1601 cover?
Section 1601 ("Compiler of Laws.") 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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