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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Thu, 04/16/2026
Due to widespread damage caused by Typhoon Sinlaku, the District Court of Guam will remain closed for business through Friday, April 17, 2026, to allow for post-typhoon damage inspections and to ensure the safety and security of the courthouse, its...
Sat, 04/11/2026
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the District Court of Guam will be closed for business starting on Monday, April 13,2026, in preparation for Tropical Storm Sinlaku, which is projected to develop into a Category 3 or Category 4 typhoon.
The court will...
Mon, 03/30/2026
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the District Court of Guam will be closed for business on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 for staff training.
Any court filings due while the court is closed shall be deemed timely filed, if filed when the court opens for regular...
Mon, 02/02/2026
The District Court of Guam has a constitutional duty to continue to hear and resolve cases, even during a period of government shutdown. To perform that duty, which includes the performance of functions necessary and essential to the continued...
Fri, 01/30/2026
Hafa Adai:
The District Court of Guam has established a new court-appointed Appellate Panel for the
appointment of private counsel on appeal for financially eligible persons in criminal or
collateral-relief proceedings pursuant to the Criminal...
Tue, 12/30/2025
CJA Panel Attorney Hourly Rate Increases
The panel attorney hourly rates will increase from $175 to $177 for non-capital work and from $223 to $226 for capital work. The new rates apply to services performed on or after January 1, 2026. Where...
Mon, 12/01/2025
Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Civil Procedure adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress on April 23, 2025. Under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2074 and 2075, and the Supreme...
Thu, 10/16/2025
Buenas yan Hafa Adai, As of this morning, the District Court of Guam is currently experiencing technical problems with incoming phone calls on our phone system. We are currently working with our provider on reestablishing incoming phone calls.
If...
Thu, 10/02/2025
On October 1, 2025, Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood entered General Order No. 25-0017 restricting electronic access to sealed documents beginning August 14, 2025. Sealed documents will continue to be filed in CM/ECF under existing procedures....
Wed, 09/24/2025
Pursuant to 28 USC 2071, the District Court of Guam submits the attached proposed changes to its bankruptcy local rules of practice for comment by the public and by the bar of the court. Comments from the public and bar pursuant to 28 USC 2071 are...