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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