Guam § 39111 - Taking Testimony in Another State.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 39111 — Taking Testimony in Another State., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39111. Taking Testimony in Another State.
(a) In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a
child-custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located
in another State, including testimony of the parties and the child, by
deposition or other means allowable in Guam for testimony taken in another
State. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person
be taken in another State and may prescribe the manner in which and the
terms upon which the testimony is taken.
(b) A court of Guam may permit an individual residing in another State
to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means, or other
electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that
State. A court of Guam shall cooperate with courts of other States in
designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.
(c) Documentary evidence transmitted from another State to a court of
Guam by technological means that do not produce an original writing may
not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of
transmission.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 39111
What does Guam Code Annotated § 39111 cover?
Section 39111 ("Taking Testimony in Another State.") 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 § 39111?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 39111" (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?
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How does Guam § 39111 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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