To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial structure of Guam.

Summary

Amends the Organic Act of Guam to revise the local judicial structure of Guam to additionally vest judicial authority in a judicial branch constituting a unified judicial system comprised of: (1) an appellate court designated as the "Supreme Court of Guam"; (2) a trial court designated as the "Superior Court of Guam"; and (3) such other lower local courts as may have been or may hereafter be established by the laws of Guam. Authorizes the Supreme Court of Guam to create divisions of the Superior Court and other local courts of Guam. Lists the courts of record for Guam. Outlines the jurisdiction and powers of the local courts.

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Timeline

1. 16 March 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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2. 16 March 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 16 March 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 16 March 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 March 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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