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Overview
- The Court is committed to facilitating access to court dockets, documents and proceedings for journalists.
- Judges and court staff will not comment on individual cases. Such inquiries should be directed to attorneys in the case as listed on the case docket.
- Members of the media and public are expected to learn and abide by the Court's policies on contacting the Court and on the use of electronic devices in the courthouse, available in this section.
- The Court supports the presumption of public access to proceedings before the Court.
Helpful Links
- About the District Court of Guam
- History of the District Court of Guam
- The Court's Judges
- District Reports - Court statistics and initiatives
- Contacting the Court
Court News and Notices
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Court Records
The most convenient way for journalists to obtain court records is through the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) database. To open a PACER account, go to https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/regWizard.jsf. There is no fee for creating a PACER account, but there is a fee to access case information in PACER. You can also obtain a paper copy of a document filed in a case by visiting the Clerk's Office at a fee of $.50 a page. Several public terminals are available in the Clerk's Office during normal business hours for accessing case documents free of charge.
- How to conduct an online record search
- Public RSS feeds:
https://ecf.gud.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/rss_outside.pl for Civil and Criminal cases, and- https://ecf.gub.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/rss_outside.pl for Bankruptcy cases
Procedures and Calendars
- Electronic Devices Policy
- Court Calendar
- Rule 53 - Broadcast of hearings is generally prohibited BUT certain hearings may be recorded pursuant to local rule GNLR 15.1. See Cameras in Courts and Audio Streaming Pilot Projects - local rules
Understanding Federal Courts
- Court Role and Structure
- Understanding Federal and State Courts
- Federal Courts Links
- Introduction to Federal Courts
- Glossary of Legal Terms
- In-depth information: A Journalist's Guide to the Federal Judiciary
- Obtaining Free Court Orders from GovInfo.gov: Many of the orders issued by judges are available at no charge, online. Click on “United States Courts Opinions.”
- Federal Court Locator
- Statistics & Reports (Nationwide)
- Statistics about the Ninth Circuit: Annual Reports
Juror Contact
Jurors are strictly prohibited from discussing cases that are in progress, and members of the media must not contact jurors, their families, or their close friends during the trial. Improper interaction with a juror can result in his or her dismissal from a panel. It also can lead to a mistrial, and a judge may choose to impose court sanctions against the responsible journalist.
Sketch Artists
Sketch artists are prohibited from drawing detailed sketches of witnesses and jurors.
For More Information
Journalists may contact the U.S. Attorney's Office for information about criminal arraignments and appearances.