Guam § 7120 - Copying and Disposition of Court Records.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7120 — Copying and Disposition of Court Records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7120. Copying and Disposition of Court Records.
(a) The clerk of the Superior Court and of the Supreme Court, respectively, may cause any record,
paper or document in their care and custody, to be photographed, microphotographed, or otherwise
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reproduced on film or in digitized form. The storage media shall be durable and the document as recorded
shall be one which accurately reproduces the original thereof in all material details.
(b) Such photograph, or microphotograph, or digitized reproduction shall be deemed to an original
record for all purposes, including introduction in evidence in all courts or administrative agencies. A
transcript, exemplification, facsimile, or certified copy thereof shall, for all purposes recited herein, be
deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, facsimile, or certified copy thereof shall for purposes recited
herein, be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, facsimile, or certified copy of the original record.
(c) Such photograph, or microphotograph or reproduction shall be placed in safe, conveniently
accessible files, or in safe computer storage, and the clerk shall make provisions for preserving the same,
and for the public’s examining, copying, and using of the same. The original record, paper, or document
shall be preserved or disposed of in accordance with court rules of court and policies promulgated by the
Supreme Court of Guam and applicable law.
(d) The Supreme Court of Guam may promulgate rules to effectuate this Section; provided, that any
existing rule promulgated by the Supreme Court of Guam shall be deemed to be in compliance with this
Section and no additional rules need to be promulgated to enforce this Section
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7120
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7120 cover?
Section 7120 ("Copying and Disposition of Court Records.") 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 § 7120?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 7120" (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 § 7120 apply to my situation?
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