S 2922 · 94th Congress · Territories (U.S.)

A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide for the reorganization of the judicial system of Guam.

Introduced 1976-02-03· Sponsored by Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1976-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Organic Act of Guam by creating a judicial system consisting of the District Court of Guam, the Superior Court, the Supreme Court and such other courts as may be established by the Legislature of Guam. Authorizes such Legislature to provide for the rules of procedure, qualifications, and tenure of justices in such courts. Makes provisions for the appointment of the justices of such courts. Provides for United States Supreme Court review of specified judgments and decrees rendered by the Supreme Court of the territory of Guam.…

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