Guam § 63720 - Oaths.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63720 — Oaths., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63720. Oaths.
(a) Before performing their respective duties, military judges, members of general and special court-
martial, trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, defense counsel and assistant or associate defense counsel,
reporters, and interpreters shall take an oath to perform their duties faithfully. The form of the oath, the time
and place of the taking thereof, the manner of recording the same and whether the oath shall be taken for
all cases in which these duties are to be performed or for a particular case, shall be as prescribed by the
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Guam Judge Advocate General. The Guam Judge Advocate General may provide that an oath to perform
faithfully duties as a military judge, trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, defense counsel, or assistant or
associate defense counsel may be taken at any time by a judge advocate or other person certified to be
qualified or competent for the duty, and if such an oath is taken it need not again be taken at the time the
judge advocate, or other person is detailed to that duty.
(b) Each witness before a court-martial shall be examined under oath.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63720
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63720 cover?
Section 63720 ("Oaths.") 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 § 63720?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 63720" (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 § 63720 apply to my situation?
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