Guam § 1820 - Legislative Approval of Settlements.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1820 — Legislative Approval of Settlements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1820. Legislative Approval of Settlements.
No office, department, instrumentality, agency, institution,
board, bureau, commission, council, authority, committee of
territorial government, or branch of the government of Guam may
enter into any consent decree, stipulated order or other settlement
agreement with any party seeking a claim against the government
of Guam that requires the payment of cash, financing, or future
financing by the government of Guam without the approval of I
Liheslatura (the Legislature), or a specific appropriation for that
claim. Any proposed settlement agreement, supra, that requires
legislative appropriation or authorization, by an office,
department, instrumentality, agency, institution, board, bureau,
commission, council, authority or branch, purporting a consent
decree, stipulated order or other settlement with the government
of Guam shall be transmitted to I Liheslatura which, by statute,
may amend, approve, or disapprove the plan or the action taken
within forty-five (45) days, or said plan or action shall be deemed
disapproved. This Section shall not apply to claims against the
government arising from the provisions of the Government
Claims Act (Chapter 6, 5GCA), the actions authorized by public
law of the Civil Service Commission, or other settlements
expressly authorized by public law. No settlement in legal
proceedings or threatened legal proceedings concerning the
government of Guam shall be sealed from public review.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1820
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1820 cover?
Section 1820 ("Legislative Approval of Settlements.") 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 § 1820?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1820" (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 § 1820 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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