Guam § 30102 - Department of Law, Cognizance.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 30102 — Department of Law, Cognizance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30102. Department of Law, Cognizance.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Attorney General shall have cognizance of all legal
matters, excluding the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the government of Guam, involving the
Executive Branch of the government of Guam, its agencies, instrumentalities, public corporations,
autonomous agencies and the Mayors Council, all hereinafter referred to as “agency”. Where any other law
permits any agency or autonomous public corporation to retain counsel other than the Attorney General,
this shall not preclude said agency or public corporation from requesting the services of the offices of the
Attorney General, provided that said agency or autonomous public corporation shall reimburse the Office
of the Attorney General for such services from funds of said agency or autonomous public corporation.
Said reimbursement shall be deposited in the General Fund and credited to the Office of the Attorney
General. In addition, and notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any agency or autonomous public
corporation of the government of Guam may advance funds to the office of the Attorney General for
services and incidental travel to be rendered by said office on behalf of said agency or autonomous public
corporation.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 30102
What does Guam Code Annotated § 30102 cover?
Section 30102 ("Department of Law, Cognizance.") 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 § 30102?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 30102" (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 § 30102 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
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.