Guam § 63720 - Refusal to Appear or Testify.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63720 — Refusal to Appear or Testify., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63720. Refusal to Appear or Testify.
(a) Any person not subject to this Code who:
(1) has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness or to produce books, records or other
evidence before a court-martial, military commission, court of inquiry, or any other military court or
board, or before any military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence
before such a court, commission, or board; and
(2) has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates allowed to
witnesses under § 63724.11 of this Code; and provided; and
(3) willfully neglects or refuses to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to
produce any evidence which that person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce, is guilty of an
offense against Guam and may be punished by fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or
confinement not to exceed sixty (60) days in jail, or by both fine and confinement, and such witness
shall be prosecuted in the Superior Court of Guam.
(b) Any prosecution under this section shall be by the Attorney General of Guam after submission of
a complaint to him by the presiding officer of a military court, commission, court of inquiry or board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63720
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63720 cover?
Section 63720 ("Refusal to Appear or Testify.") 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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 63720 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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