Terms Used In 22 Guam Code Ann. § 30105

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(a) The Attorney General shall render to the Director opinions on all questions arising in the administration of this Act, and shall act as attorney for the Director in all actions and proceedings brought by or against him under or pursuant to any of the provisions of this Act.

(b) The Attorney General shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, documents, records and other papers, to administer oaths, and to take testimony and receive evidence concerning all matters within his jurisdiction.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 21-28:5.