Guam § 9212 - Service of Accusation: Means.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9212 — Service of Accusation: Means., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9212. Service of Accusation: Means.
The accusation and all accompanying papers may be sent to
respondent by any means selected by the agency. But unless the
respondent has been served personally or by registered mail or by
leaving a copy of the accusation and accompanying papers at his usual
place of residence, or at his place of business, with some person of
suitable age and discretion residing or working therein, or he shall have
filed a notice of defense or otherwise appeared, the agency shall not
make an order affecting adversely any rights of the respondent. Service
may be proved in the manner authorized in civil actions. Service by
registered mail shall be effective if a statute or agency regulation requires
respondent to file his address with the agency and to notify the agency of
any change, and if a registered letter containing the accusation and
accompanying papers is mailed, addressed to respondent at the latest
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address on file with the agency. Service shall be made by any officer or
employee of the agency or may be made by any person age eighteen (18)
or over who has been authorized by the agency.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9212
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9212 cover?
Section 9212 ("Service of Accusation: Means.") 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 § 9212?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9212" (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 § 9212 apply to my situation?
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