Guam § 5704 - Standard of Review.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5704 — Standard of Review., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5704. Standard of Review.
(a) Any determination of an issue or a finding of fact by the Public Auditor shall be final and
conclusive unless arbitrary, capricious, fraudulent, clearly erroneous, or contrary to law.
(b) Any decision of the Public Auditor, including any determination regarding the application or
interpretation of the procurement law or regulations, shall be entitled to great weight and the benefit of
reasonable doubt, although it shall not be conclusive on any court having competent jurisdiction.
2017 NOTE: Subsection designations added by the Compiler pursuant to authority granted by 1 GCA § 1606.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5704
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5704 cover?
Section 5704 ("Standard of Review.") 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 § 5704?
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