Guam § 82 - Forfeiture of Office by Public Official.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82 — Forfeiture of Office by Public Official., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82. Forfeiture of Office by Public Official.
(a) A person holding any public office who is convicted of a crime
shall forfeit such office if:
(1) he is convicted under the laws of this Territory of a felony or
under the laws of another jurisdiction of a crime which, if committed
within this Territory, would be a felony; or
(2) he is convicted of a crime involving malfeasance in such
office, or dishonesty.
(b) The forfeiture provided in Subsection (a) shall take effect upon
sentencing unless the sentencing court or an appellate court, for good cause
shown, orders a stay of such forfeiture. If the conviction is reversed, the
person shall be restored to his office with all the rights, emoluments and
salary thereof from the date of forfeiture.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 82 cover?
Section 82 ("Forfeiture of Office by Public Official.") 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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