10 Guam Code Ann. § 78114
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Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 78114
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- 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.
Upon the completion of the investigation of a complaint, the Commission may dismiss, with the filing of written reasons for the dismissal, the complaint for lack of merit or conduct an evidentiary hearing. At an evidentiary hearing, the Commission shall weigh and consider all evidence presented. The Commission shall make reasonable efforts to commence and complete evidentiary hearings within ten (10) working days of the completion of the investigation. The Chairperson of the Commission shall appoint a panel of three (3) or five (5) members to conduct such evidentiary hearing. The Chairperson of the Commission shall designate a chairperson of each panel.