Guam § 9230 - Hearing Before Agency.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9230 — Hearing Before Agency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9230. Hearing Before Agency.
(a) If a contested case is heard before an agency, the hearing officer
who presided at the hearing shall be present during the consideration of
the case and if requested, shall assist and advise the agency. Where a
contested case is heard before an agency, any member who did not hear
the evidence shall not vote in the decision.
(b) If a contested case is heard by a hearing officer alone, he shall
prepare a proposed decision in such form that it may be adopted as the
decision in the case. A copy of the proposed decision shall be filed by the
agency as a public record. The agency may adopt the proposed decision
in its entirety, or may reduce the proposed penalty and adopt the balance
of the proposed decision.
(c) If the proposed decision is not adopted as provided in Subsection
(b) each party shall be furnished with a copy of the proposed decision.
The agency may decide the case upon the record, including the
transcript, with or without taking additional evidence, or may refer the
case to the same or another hearing officer to take additional evidence. If
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the case is so assigned to a hearing officer he shall prepare a proposed
decision as provided in Subsection (b) upon the additional evidence and
the transcript and other papers which are part of the record of the prior
hearing. A copy of such proposed decision shall be furnished to each
party. The agency shall not decide any case provided for in this
Subsection without affording the parties the opportunity to present either
oral or written argument before the agency. If additional oral evidence is
introduced before the agency, an agency member may not vote unless he
heard the additional oral evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9230
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9230 cover?
Section 9230 ("Hearing Before Agency.") 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 § 9230?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9230" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 9230 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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