Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 78102

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth herein and in Chapter 77 of this Title shall govern the construction and interpretation of this Chapter.

(a) Employee means an officer or employee of the Guam Police Department, including the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police and the Police Commander.

(b) Hearing means any meeting in the course of an investigatory proceeding, other than a preliminary conference or interview at which no testimony is taken under oath, conducted by an investigating committee for the purpose of taking or adducing testimony or receiving other evidence. A hearing may be open to the public or closed to the public in accordance with all applicable laws of Guam.