Guam § 6108 - Judges and Justices Pro tempore.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6108 — Judges and Justices Pro tempore., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6108. Judges and Justices Pro tempore.
(a) When there is no Judge qualified or available to hear a cause, action or hearing in the Superior
Court, the Presiding Judge shall request the Chief Justice to appoint a Judge pro tempore to hear the matter.
Such Judge pro tempore shall meet the same qualifications as a regularly appointed Judge of the Superior
Court or be appointed in accordance with Guam law. When there is no Justice qualified or available to hear
a cause, action, or hearing in the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice shall appoint a Justice pro tempore to
participate in the matter. Such Justice pro tempore shall meet the same qualifications as a regularly
appointed Justice of the Supreme Court or be appointed in accordance with Guam law.
(b) In order to provide for the orderly use of Judges or Justices pro tempore such Judge or Justice shall
be appointed from among a list maintained by the Chief Justice of qualified and available persons. To be
qualified for appointment, such person shall be qualified as specified in this § 6108 of this Chapter. Judges
or Justices pro tempore shall not be confirmed by I Liheslatura.
(c) The compensation of Judges or Justices pro tempore shall be determined by the Chief Justice at
the time of their appointment, but shall not exceed the salary scale of Judges of the Superior Court or
Justices of the Supreme Court, as the case may be.
(d) The procedure, after appointment, for assigning a Judge or Justice pro tempore and for limiting his
or her term shall be the same as for the assignment of a retired Judge or Justice and the limitation of his or
her term.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6108
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6108 cover?
Section 6108 ("Judges and Justices Pro tempore.") 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.
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