Guam § 37202 - Actions by Private Persons.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 37202 — Actions by Private Persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37202. Actions by Private Persons.
(a) A person may bring a civil action for a violation of §§
37102 and 37103 for the person and for the government of
Guam.
(1) The action shall be brought in the name of the
government.
(2) The action may be dismissed only if the court and
the Attorney General give written consent to the dismissal
and their reasons for consenting.
(b) A copy of the complaint and written disclosure of
substantially all material evidence and information the person
possesses shall be served on the government of Guam, to include
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the Attorney General’s Office and the Tax Commissioner, for
violations of § 37103.
(1) The complaint shall be filed in camera, shall remain
under seal for at least sixty (60) days, and shall not be
served on the defendant until the court so orders.
(2) The government of Guam may elect to intervene
and proceed with the action within sixty (60) days after it
receives both the complaint and the material evidence and
information.
(c) (1) The government of Guam may, for good cause
shown, move the court for extensions of the time during
which the complaint remains under seal under Subsection
(b). Any such motions may be supported by affidavits or
other submissions in camera.
(2) The defendant shall not be required to respond to
any complaint filed under this Section until twenty (20)
days after the complaint is unsealed and served upon the
defendant.
(d) Before the expiration of the sixty (60)-day period or any
extensions obtained under Subsection (b), the government of
Guam shall:
(1) proceed with the action, in which case the action
shall be conducted by the government of Guam; or
(2) notify the court that it declines to take over the
action, in which case the person bringing the action shall
have the right to conduct the action.
(e) When a person brings an action under this Subsection,
no person other than the government of Guam may intervene or
bring a related action based on the facts underlying the pending
action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 37202
What does Guam Code Annotated § 37202 cover?
Section 37202 ("Actions by Private Persons.") 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 § 37202?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 37202" (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 § 37202 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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