Guam § 9227 - Evidence: Cross-examination.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9227 — Evidence: Cross-examination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9227. Evidence: Cross-examination.
(a) At any time ten (10) or more days prior to a hearing or a
continued hearing, any party may mail or deliver to the opposing party a
copy of any affidavit which he proposes to introduce in evidence,
together with a notice as provided in Subsection (b). Unless the opposing
party, within seven (7) days after such mailing or delivery, mails or
delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine an affiant, his right
to cross-examine such affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in
evidence shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified
orally. If an opportunity to cross- examine an affiant is not afforded after
request therefor is made as herein provided, the affidavit may be
introduced in evidence, but shall be given only the same effect as other
hearsay evidence.
(b) The notice referred to in Subsection (a) shall be substantially in
the following form:
The accompanying affidavit of (insert here name of affiant)
will be introduced as evidence at the hearing in (insert here title
of proceedings). (Here insert name of affiant) will not be called
to testify orally and you will not be entitled to question him
unless you notify (here insert name of proponent or his
attorney) at (here insert address) that you wish to cross-
examine him. To be effective, your request must be mailed or
delivered to (here insert name of proponent or his attorney) on
or before (here insert a date seven (7) days after the date of
mailing or delivering the affidavit to the opposing party).
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9227
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9227 cover?
Section 9227 ("Evidence: Cross-examination.") 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 § 9227?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9227" (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 § 9227 apply to my situation?
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