12 Guam Code Ann. § 11115
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Terms Used In 12 Guam Code Ann. § 11115
- 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.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 11105 of this Title, the Public Defender Corporation shall assist and represent in court or otherwise persons who have apparently valid claims under
§204 (relating to federal landtakings) of the Territorial Omnibus
Act of 1977 (H.R. 6550). The Corporation shall render legal aid and assistance to any person who qualifies under the following guidelines:
§204 (relating to federal landtakings) of the Territorial Omnibus
Act of 1977 (H.R. 6550). The Corporation shall render legal aid and assistance to any person who qualifies under the following guidelines:
(a) A family or individual below one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Community Service Administration’s (CSA) Income Poverty Guidelines adjusted for Guam;
(b) A family or individual who is receiving welfare benefits; or
(c) A person who has been rejected, in writing, by two
(2) private practicing members of the Guam Bar.
SOURCE: § 60014 GC, as added by P.L. 14-98.
2014 NOTE: Subsection designations were altered to adhere to the
Compiler’s alpha-numeric scheme pursuant to the authority granted by 1
GCA § 1606.