7 Guam Code Ann. § 5108
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- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
If, after conducting its investigation thereof pursuant to § 5107 of this Chapter, two (2) of the three (3) members of the special court find that a Justice or Judge under charge should not remain in office, the special court shall remove such Justice or Judge within thirty (30) days after its findings have been so
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made. The Justice or Judge so removed shall nevertheless be subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to the law. If the removal of the Justice or Judge is originated by a complaint signed by a Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Superior Court, such member or members shall not be permitted to sit in or participate in the decisions of the special court.
2014 NOTE: Judicial discipline is now governed by the Guam Rules of
Judicial Disciplinary Enforcement. See Chapter 5, 2014 Note.
1985 SOURCE: Former CCP § 97.