Terms Used In 12 Guam Code Ann. § 11105

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
The Corporation shall render legal aid and assistance to those persons in Guam, who, under rules established by the Corporation, are in the greatest economic and social need of legal assistance and representation. The Corporation shall not accept fee-generating cases and shall give legal assistance in civil matters only to those who would otherwise not receive such assistance. The Corporation may apply for, receive, and administer grants, subgrants or enter into intragovernmental and intergovernmental agreements to provide legal services to elderly individuals, as defined pursuant to local or federal laws, regulations, or guidelines. The Corporation is authorized to comply with the requirements of federal grants, subgrants, and intragovernmental and intergovernmental agreements, to include representation of individuals who may qualify for services pursuant to the terms of federal grants, subgrants, and intragovernmental and intergovernmental agreements.

SOURCE: § 60004 GC, as enacted by P.L. 13-051. Amended by P.L. 36-
019:2 (May 3, 2021).