3 Guam Code Ann. § 12112
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Terms Used In 3 Guam Code Ann. § 12112
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The Superior Court of Guam shall meet at the time and place designated, to determine the contested election, and shall have all the powers necessary to the determination thereof. It may adjourn from day to day until the trial is ended, and may also continue the trial, before its commencement, for any time not exceeding twenty (20) days, for good cause shown by any party upon affidavit, unless the Court otherwise finds just cause to provide for additional time frames. Either party shall have the right to request for a jury trial of six (6) jurors either in the complaint or at their first appearance.
SOURCE: GC § 2611. Codified as 3 Guam Code Ann. § 12112. Amended by P.L. 25-146:71 (May 27, 2000). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 31-255:2 (Dec. 11, 2012).