Guam § 87122 - May Compel Witnesses and Furnish Information.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 87122 — May Compel Witnesses and Furnish Information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87122. May Compel Witnesses and Furnish Information.
In making a determination and in all proceedings before it, the Board
shall have the same powers respecting administering oaths, compelling the
attendance of witnesses, the production of documentary evidence, and
examining witnesses as are possessed by the Superior Court. In case of
contempt or disobedience by any person to any order of the Board or any
subpoena issued by it, or of the refusal of any witness to testify to any
matter regarding which he may be questioned lawfully, the Superior Court,
on application by the Board, shall compel obedience and punish said person
as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued
from the Superior Court or a refusal to testify therein. Nothing herein shall
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be construed as giving to an agency immunity of any kind except as may
already be conferred by law. The fees and traveling expenses of witnesses
shall be the same as allowed witnesses in the Superior Court and shall be
paid out of any appropriation available for the expenses of the Board.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 87122
What does Guam Code Annotated § 87122 cover?
Section 87122 ("May Compel Witnesses and Furnish Information.") 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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