Guam § 30108 - Defense of Judges, Officers and Employees.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 30108 — Defense of Judges, Officers and Employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30108. Defense of Judges, Officers and Employees.
(a) Whenever any action for damages is instituted against any officer or employee of the government
of Guam in his individual capacity for the performance of an authorized official act, the officer or employee
may request the Attorney General to undertake the defense of such action. If the Attorney General finds
that the officer or employee acted in good faith, then, subject to the approval of I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi,
he shall appear and defend the officer or employee.
(b) Nothing herein shall be interpreted to preclude the participation of the Attorney General in any
litigation in order to protect the interests of the government of Guam, nor to prohibit the Attorney General
to decline the defense of any of the above officers or employees on the grounds that criminal prosecution
or disciplinary action requiring action by the Attorney General may proceed from the acts which are also
the subject of the civil action for damages herein referred.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 30108
What does Guam Code Annotated § 30108 cover?
Section 30108 ("Defense of Judges, Officers and Employees.") 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 § 30108?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 30108 apply to my situation?
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