Guam § 6110 - Convicted Felons and Others Shall Not be Candidates.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6110 — Convicted Felons and Others Shall Not be Candidates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6110. Convicted Felons and Others Shall Not be Candidates.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all candidates
for any elected public office, board or commission shall not have
been convicted of a felony, and shall not have been convicted of a
misdemeanor involving criminal sexual conduct or crime of moral
turpitude.
At the time of filing for candidacy with the Commission, a
candidate shall submit:
(a) a clearance from the Guam Police Department;
(b) a clearance from the Judiciary of Guam; and
(c) a signed affidavit attesting that the candidate has not
been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, as described in
this Section, in any state or territory of the United States, or
foreign country. The cost for any clearance required by this
Section shall be borne by the person seeking the public
office.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6110
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6110 cover?
Section 6110 ("Convicted Felons and Others Shall Not be Candidates.") 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 § 6110?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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