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Proposed Amendment to Local Rules. ACTION REQUESTED BY COB March 18, 2022

Posting Date: 2022-03-04

Category: Notice, Announcements, General, Amendments

Pursuant to 28 USC 2071, the District Court of Guam proposes a change to its local rules of practice for comment by the public and by the bar of the court.

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Announcing the 2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest for high school students on Guam!

Posting Date: 2021-12-10

Category: News, Announcements, Outreach

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PJC EQ Summit on Family Violence Phase 1

Posting Date: 2021-11-29

Category: Announcements

(Hagatña, Guam) The Pacific Judicial Council (PJC) has partnered with the executive and legislative branches of government in Micronesia to take on the rising level of violence in their islands.

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Date Set for inspiHR 2021 Conference

Posting Date: 2021-10-14

Category: News

Date Set for SHRM Guam’s Annual Conference - inspiHR 2021 Co-Sponsored by the District Court of Guam

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Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Posting Date: 2021-10-06

UNITED STATES TRUSTEE PROGRAM INFORMATION NOTICE: EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

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inspirHR 2021 Annual Conference

Posting Date: 2021-09-14

Category: Announcements

inspirHR 2021 Annual Conference In Partnership with the District Court of Guam

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Marijuana Hits The Shores of Guam and CNMI - September 17 2021

Posting Date: 2021-08-17

MARIJUANA HITS THE SHORES OF GUAM & CNMI VIRTUAL SEMINAR

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2021 Power Act Outreach Event

Posting Date: 2021-08-17

2021 POWER ACT OUTREACH EVENT TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2021 9AM-11AM

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DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM PURPLE HEART MONTH NATURALIZATION CEREMONY - AUGUST 12, 2021 @ 9:30AM

Posting Date: 2021-08-11

Category: Naturalization Ceremony

On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., the District Court of Guam will proudly host a special Naturalization Ceremony. We will have a Keynote Speaker for this ceremony: Colonel Ryan A. Hendricks, Staff Judge Advocate for the 36th Wing, Anderson Air Force, Base, Guam.

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MARIJUANA HITS THE SHORES OF GUAM & CNMI

Posting Date: 2021-08-06

Category: Announcements

Marijuana Hits the Shores of Guam and the CNMI - Bankruptcy Seminar on Friday, September 17 @ 10:30AM

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Current Court Access Policy in Response to Executive Order 2021-16

Posting Date: 2021-08-03

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Details regarding the court's current operations.

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Guam High School Student Wins 3rd Place in Ninth Circuit Civics Contest!

Posting Date: 2021-07-30

Category: News, Announcements, Outreach

Jin Chung, a rising junior at St. John's School, took 3rd place in the Ninth Circuit's 2021 Civics Contest with his essay, "The U.S. and Us: Balancing Individual and Community."

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Federal Bureau of Prison's Symposium

Posting Date: 2021-07-20

Category: News

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District Court of Guam Celebrating Pride Month 2021

Posting Date: 2021-06-02

Category: News

The United States Federal District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association proudly join in celebrating Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community’s contributions in the Judiciary.  

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Proposed Amendment to Local Rules. ACTION REQUESTED BY COB JUNE 8, 2021.

Posting Date: 2021-05-25

Category: Notice, Announcements, Amendments, Civil

Pursuant to 28 USC 2071, the District Court of Guam submits the attached proposed changes to its 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 requested by June 8, 2021 and may be sent electronically to clerks@gud.uscourts.gov.

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Law Month

Posting Date: 2021-05-05

Category: Outreach

Unviersity of Guam Criminal Justice program celebrates law month

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Court Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

Posting Date: 2021-04-20

Category: News

On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., the District Court of Guam will proudly host two special Military Appreciation Month Naturalization Ceremonies

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2021 Law Month Vegetable Planting Contest

Posting Date: 2021-03-10

2021 Law Month Vegetable Planting Contest PLUM TOMATOES

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District Court Staff Celebrates Mes Chamorro

Posting Date: 2021-03-09

Category: Notice

District Court Staff Celebrates Mes Chamorro  

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Suitable Attire in Courtroom During Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Month

Posting Date: 2021-02-26

Category: Notice, Announcements

During Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Month this year, counsel may consider island inspired attire, i.e. wearing floral or island print apparel or local apparel (e.g. mestisa) daily, and not limited to Friday during the month of March, to satisfy the requirement of GNLR 18.1(b) that "All attorneys appearing in open court shall be suitably dressed."

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Black History Month

Court Celebrates African American History Month

Posting Date: 2021-02-12

Category: News, Announcements, Naturalization Ceremony

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., the District Court of Guam will proudly host two special African American History Month Naturalization Ceremonies.

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Increases in CJA Panel Attorney Hourly Rate and Case Compensation Maximums

Posting Date: 2020-12-31

Category: Notice, Announcements

The panel attorney hourly rate increased from $152 to $153 for non-capital work.   

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Christmas In Guam

Naturalization Ceremony to Celebrate Christmas Day

Posting Date: 2020-12-21

Category: Announcements, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30am, the District Court of Guam will proudly host two special Christmas Day Naturalization Ceremonies. In case of rain, the Naturalization ceremony will be held in the courtroom while family and friends may join via Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606432044?pwd=SzZRWCs4VGFqSEorRHo3Um42UUhNQT09 Meeting ID: 160 643 2044 Passcode: 077369  

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Court Celebrates Bill of Rights Day with Naturalization Ceremonies

Posting Date: 2020-12-09

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

On Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., the District Court of Guam will proudly host two Naturalization Ceremonies in celebration of Bill of Rights Day.  

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Court Celebrates Thanksgiving with a Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-11-23

Category: News, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

The District Court of Guam will proudly host a special Thanksgiving Day Naturalization Ceremony on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.  

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Inflationary Increases In Fee Schedules, Effective December 1, 2020

Posting Date: 2020-11-20

Category: Notice

Inflationary increases in miscellaneous fee schedules are scheduled to become effective December 1, 2020.  

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Virtual Bankruptcy Seminar #3

Posting Date: 2020-11-10

Category: Announcements

“Business Bankruptcy Issues During the Pandemic” November 19, 2020 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (GMT+10) 2 Continuing Legal Education Credits  

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District Court of Guam Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-11-05

Category: News, Announcements

Court Celebrates Veterans Day

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District Court of Guam Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-10-28

Category: News

The District Court of Guam will proudly host a Naturalization Ceremony in celebration of Filipino American History Month on Thursday, October 29, 2020 @ 9:30 a.m. Click here for Press Release

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Bankruptcy CLE Opportunity, October 30, 2020

Posting Date: 2020-10-19

Category: Notice, Announcements, Bankruptcy

Announcing a bankruptcy legal education opportunity on Friday, October 30, 2020, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. BANKRUPTCY SERIES SEMINAR TWO AGENDA

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BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR ONE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 @ 7:30 A.M.

Posting Date: 2020-09-18

Category: News

The District Courts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, in partnership with the Guam and CNMI Bar Associations, are pleased to host a virtual and in-person Bankruptcy Seminar Series. Click below for detailed information. BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR SERIES SCHEDULE Seminar One : Building a Bankruptcy Practice will be on September 24, 2020.  Click below for the agenda. Building a Bankruptcy Practice Agenda

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Happy 2020 Constitution Day & Citizenship Day

Posting Date: 2020-09-17

Category: News

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REPORT ON THE FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIC EDUCATION AND THE FEDERAL COURTS

Posting Date: 2020-08-20

Category: News

Click on the link below to view the report on the first National Conference on Civic Education and the Federal Courts held on October 31, 2019 at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse in New York City. REPORT ON THE FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIC EDUCATION AND THE FEDERAL COURTS

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REGISTER NOW! POWER ACT SUMMIT

Posting Date: 2020-07-17

Category: News

2020 POWER ACT SUMMIT - Sponsored by the District Court of Guam, the Office of the Attorney General and the Guam Bar Association. Online Registration: https://guambar.org/power-act-summit-2020  

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iCivics COVID19 Educational Challenge Award Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-06-08

Category: News

The Announcement of Winners for the iCivics COVID19 Educational Challenge was held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 11 a.m. via Zoom Conference. Awards Ceremony Video List of Winners

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Press Release: Chief Justice Noket's passing

Posting Date: 2020-05-15

Category: News

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Press Release: POSTPONED - 2020 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2020-05-01

Category: News

The 2020 Annual District Conference has been postponed!

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Press Release: COVID-19 Educational Challenge Through iCivis.org

Posting Date: 2020-04-17

Category: News

COVID-19 Educational Challenge Through iCivics.org – Civic learning through educational online games for middle school and high school students, and educators. Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood, Chief Justice F. Philip Carbullido, and Guam Bar Association President Jacqueline T. Terlaje, are pleased to launch the COVID-19 Educational Challenge through iCivics.org, which offers civic learning through educational online games for middle school and high school students, and educators. Please click here for PRESS RELEASE.

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Notice of Temporary Procedures for Telephonic 341 meetings

Posting Date: 2020-04-08

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Notice of Temporary Procedures for Conducting Telephonic Meetings of Creditors Under Section 341(a) in the District of Guam

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Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens

Posting Date: 2020-04-06

Category: News

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood and U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Bordallo from the District Court of Guam are pleased to share the below link as an online tool for teachers, parents and teens to utilize as a teaching and learning resource during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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NOTICE RE: SECTION 341 MEETINGS OF CREDITORS

Posting Date: 2020-03-18

Category: News

Because of the developing issues with the COVID-19 virus the United States Trustee, Region 15 has released the following announcement.  Please click on the link below for details. NOTICE RE: SECTION 341 MEETINGS OF CREDITORS

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SAVE THE DATE! 2020 Annual District Conference (Updated)

Posting Date: 2020-02-18

Category: News

SAVE THE DATE!  2020 Annual District Conference

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Press Release: 2020 President's Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-02-13

Category: News

The District Court of Guam will proudly host a Naturalization Ceremony celebrating President's Day on Friday, February 14, 2020 @ 1:30p.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Melissa B. Savares, Mayor of Dededo and President of the Mayors' Council of Guam Click here for Press Release

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Press Release: Appointment of United States Magistrate Judge Michael J. Bordallo

Posting Date: 2020-02-06

Chief U.S. District Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael J. Bordallo to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the District Court of Guam. Click here for Press Release

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Press Release: 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2020-01-21

Category: News

The District Court of Guam will proudly host a Naturalization Ceremony celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 @ 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Dr. Thomas Krise, President of the University of Guam. Click here for Press Release

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PUBLIC NOTICE: APPOINTMENT TO PANEL OF CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEES

Posting Date: 2020-01-16

Category: News

The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code).  Please click on the link below for details. PUBLIC NOTICE from U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee

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Compensation for Court Appointed CJA Panel Attorneys Increased

Posting Date: 2020-01-02

Category: Notice, Announcements, Criminal

Hourly rates and case compensation maximums have been increased under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, as a result of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020.”  

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Quarterly PACER fees waived if not greater than $30.00

Posting Date: 2019-12-06

Category: Notice, Announcements

Effective January 1, 2020, all PACER fees accrued in a given quarter will be waived if they are not greater than $30.00.  

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Amended Federal and Local Rules, effective December 1, 2019

Posting Date: 2019-12-01

Category: Notice

Certain Federal Rules of Procedure have been amended effective December 1, 2019, as has the local rule GNLR 17.1.

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FINAL Legal Notice Re: Class Action lawsuit against Guam Shipyard

Posting Date: 2019-11-26

Category: News

Legal Notice Re: Class Action lawsuit against Guam Shipyard - Final Legal Notice: If you were terminated by the Guam Shipyard, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights. - PAUNAWANG LEGAL MULA SA ESTADOS UNIDOS: Kung nagtrabaho ka sa Guam Shipyard at ikaw ay tinanggal sa trabaho mo doon, maaaring maapektuhan ang iyong mga karapatan ng isang malawakang demanda laban sa Guam Shipyard. - Your Legal Rights and Options in this Lawsuit  

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Press Release: 2019 FBI Citizen's Academy

Posting Date: 2019-11-14

Category: News

On November 5, 2019, the FBI Citizens Academy was hosted by the District Court of Guam, Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood and Magistrate Judge Joaquin V. E. Manibusan, Jr.  Click on the Press Release below for more details. PRESS RELEASE  

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PRESS RELEASE: Special Veterans Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-11-08

Category: News

Buenas and hafa adai. Please see attached photos and press release on today’s special Veterans Day Naturalization Ceremony. Click here for Press Release  

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Press Release: 2019 Veterans Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-11-07

Category: News

The District Court of Guam will proudly host a Naturalization Ceremony in celebration of Veterans Day on Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Rear Admiral John Menoni, Commander for Joint Region Marianas and U.S. Naval Forces Marianas. Click here for Press Release

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Proposed Amendment to GNLR 17.1

Posting Date: 2019-11-01

Category: Notice

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2071(b), the District Court of Guam gives notice that amendments to the General Local Rules of Practice are being considered for adoption effective December 1, 2019.    

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PUBLIC NOTICE: SOLICITATION OF APPLICANTS TO SERVE AS SUBCHAPTER V TRUSTEES

Posting Date: 2019-10-28

Category: News

The United States Trustee is recruiting individuals to serve as trustees for small business Chapter 11 cases pursuant to the recently passed Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.  Please click on the link below for details. PUBLIC NOTICE from U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Trustee, Region 15 Districts of Hawaii, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

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2019 Drawing Contest WINNERS for Constitution Day & Citizenship Day

Posting Date: 2019-10-04

Category: News

All students in elementary, middle and high school were eligible to participate in the 2019 Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Drawing Contest. The drawing contest theme was:  The Constitution.  Articles One (I) through Seven (VII); The Bill of Rights (Amendments One (I) through Ten (X)); and/or Other Amendments (Eleven (XI) through Twenty-Seven (XXVII). Judges for the contest included:  Guam Bar Association, and professional local artists:  Mr. Ronald “Ron” J. Castro, an artist known for his graphic design talents as well as his altruistic endeavors assisting several non-profit and volunteer organizations for civic causes; and Mrs. Taliea Guerrero-Strohmeyer, owner of Color Guam Studio with over 25 years of experience in painting and holds a degree in graphic design and painting. The judging criteria consisted of: 40 points for sticking to the THEME; 30 possible points for REFLECTION & MEANING OF DRAWING; 20 possible points for CREATIVITY; and 10 possible points for ORIGINALITY.  Here are the winners for each category:

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DRAWING CONTEST VIDEO 2019 Constitution Day & Citizenship Day

Posting Date: 2019-10-03

Category: News

2019 Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Drawing Contest Entries  

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2019 Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Drawing Contest (Submission Deadline Time Postponed to 5:00 PM (instead of 11:00AM) on Friday, September 27, 2019.)

Posting Date: 2019-09-26

Category: News

Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Drawing Contest Submission Deadline September 27, 2019 @ 5:00PM THEME: The Constitution. Articles One (I) through Seven (VII); The Bill of Rights (Amendments One (I) through Ten (X)); and/or Other Amendments (Eleven (XI) through Twenty-Seven (XXVII)  

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2019 Bankruptcy Seminar - Materials (Updated)

Posting Date: 2019-09-24

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

The District Court of Guam invites you to attend a bankruptcy seminar to be presented by Assistant U.S. Trustee Curtis B. Ching and Trial Attorney Neil Verbrugge on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the District Court of Guam.  

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2019 Constitution Day

District Court of Guam's Community & Educational Outreach Events Newsletter for Students and Educators - ISSUE I

Posting Date: 2019-09-17

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Beginning this school year, our court will begin a new method of announcing all our community and educational outreach events, programs and contests – we will do so by quarterly (or bimonthly) digital newsletters. This is our first issue of the newsletter.  This newsletter has been sent to every school on the island.  Please review our newsletter for upcoming events.

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2019 Civics Education Camp Students' Favorite Lessons and Fondest Memories

Posting Date: 2019-09-17

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

2019 Civics Education Camp students learned a lot from the icivics curriculum and had the opportunity to listen to guest presenters weekly.  Each week students attended field-trips to local and federal agencies. Students toured each of the three branches of government and had the opportunity to personally meet with leaders of Guam, among many other professionals.

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2019 Civics Education Camp Recap

Posting Date: 2019-09-17

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

The District Court of Guam and Guam Bar Association’s Civics Education Camp was created for students in grades eighth to twelfth.  16 students from all different schools around the island attend the camp from June through August.  Students in this video share their fondest memories and favorite lessons from the camp.

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2019 Constitution Day

2019 Constitution Day Video

Posting Date: 2019-09-17

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

2019 Civics Education Camp Students Reflect on and Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

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Press Release: 2019 Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-07-01

Category: Naturalization Ceremony

In commemoration of Independence Day, the District Court of Guam will host a special Naturalization Ceremony to be held on July 3, 2019 @ 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be the Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, Commander, Joint Region Marianas   Click here for Press Release.

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Proposed Amendment to Local Rules - Comments Requested by July 12, 2019.

Posting Date: 2019-06-28

Category: Notice, Announcements, Amendments, Civil

Amendments to two local rules of practice have been proposed, and comments from the bar and public are due on July 12, 2019.  

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Bar Date for Claims in Church Bankruptcy Case

Posting Date: 2019-05-22

Category: Notice

A bar date of AUGUST 15,2019 AT 5:00 PM has been set by the court in bankruptcy case 19-bk-00010 (Archbishop of Agana) for the filing of general proofs of claim and for claims relating to or arising from sexual abuse.  Click the links below to view and download the notices and form.  

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Vacancy

Posting Date: 2019-05-07

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the District Court of Guam.

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Press Release: 2019 Law Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-05-01

Category: Naturalization Ceremony

In commemoration of Law Day, the District Court of Guam will host a special Naturalization Ceremony to be held on May 2, 2019 @ 9:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be the Chief Justice Katherine A. Maraman, Supreme Court of Guam Click here for Press Release.

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MATERIALS: 2019 Annual District Conference & Guam Bar Association Annual Membership Meeting (updated)

Posting Date: 2019-04-29

Category: News

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association are pleased to announce that the 2019 Annual District Conference & Guam Bar Association Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

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Amendments to Certain Bankruptcy Forms, effective April 1, 2019

Posting Date: 2019-04-01

Category: Notice

The Judicial Conference of the United States has approved amendments to several bankruptcy forms. These amendments took effect on April 1, 2019.    

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Most Recent Landfill Hearing is Online

Posting Date: 2019-03-27

Category: News

The March 7, 2019 status hearing in USA vs. Government of Guam (02-cv-00022), colloquially known as "the Ordot dump case" is now online at https://www.uscourts.gov/cameras-courts/usa-vs-government-guam.  

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Press Release: 2019 Women's History Month Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-03-19

Category: Naturalization Ceremony

This special ceremony in commemoration of Women's History Month will be held on March 21, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. at the District Court of Guam. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be the Honorable Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, Governor of Guam. Click here for Press Release.

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Press Release: 2019 Presidents Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2019-02-14

Category: Naturalization Ceremony

This special ceremony in commemoration of Presidents Day will be held on Feburary 15, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m. at the District Court of Guam. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be the Honorable Joshua Franquez Tenorio, Lieutenant Governor of Guam. Click here for Press Release.  

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PUBLIC NOTICE / PRESS RELEASE RE SHUTDOWN

Posting Date: 2019-01-18

Category: News

Please click here for Press Release.  Thank you!

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CANCELLED! 2019 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2019-01-17

Category: News

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District Court of Guam Operating on Limited Funds During Shutdown

Posting Date: 2019-01-16

Category: News

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SAVE THE DATE! 2019 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2018-11-30

Category: News

SAVE THE DATE!  2019 Annual District Conference  

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Electronic filing and electronic service will be mandatory on December 1, 2018!

Posting Date: 2018-11-20

Category: Notice, Announcements

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Another Essay Contest: Cyberbullying and the First Amendment

Posting Date: 2018-11-19

Category: Announcements, Outreach

2019 Civics Essay Contest Sponsored by the Federal Bar Association

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Proposed Amended Local Rules Of Practice For Comment

Posting Date: 2018-10-26

Category: Notice, General

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2071(b), the District Court of Guam gives notice that amendments to the General Local Rules of Practice are being considered for adoption effective December 1, 2018.  

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Announcing the 2019 Civics Contest!

Posting Date: 2018-09-24

Category: Announcements, Outreach

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the District Court of Guam are pleased to announce an essay and video contest for high school students in the western United States and Pacific Islands. Contest rules, entry instructions, and more information will be available January 2, 2019, at http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest.  

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FREE WESTLAW TRAINING on September 28, 2018

Posting Date: 2018-09-23

Category: Training

Free Westlaw Training with 9th Circuit Librarian Shannon Lashbrook The District Court of Guam, together with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Judiciary of Guam, are pleased to offer free training on Westlaw with visiting 9th Circuit Librarian Shannon Lashbrook on Friday, September 28, at 2:00 p.m. at the Judicial Education Center.  This 1-1/2 hour training will include a Westlaw Update and cover the features of Westlaw Drafting Assistant.   Attorneys may bring their laptop and use their Westlaw password to the training session, for a more interactive experience. Westlaw passwords will not be provided. Please contact Geri Cepeda at gcepeda@guamcourts.org or 477-7623 to reserve your spot.

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Request for Comment on Proposed Amendments to Federal Rules

Posting Date: 2018-09-21

Category: News, Notice

The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is accepting comments on some proposed amendments to certain federal rules of procedure.  All written comments are due by February 15, 2019.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED to September 14, 2018 @ NOON (12 p.m.)!!! Constitution Day & Citizenship Day: PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Posting Date: 2018-08-24

Category: News

Due to Typhoon Mangkhut and the aftermath of the storm, please be informed that we have extended the deadline for the Constitution Day & Citizenship Day photography contest until NOON (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, September 14, 2018. Therefore, we will be contacting all entries and announcing the winners on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.  The Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, September 21, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. The Guam Bar Association, District Court of Guam, and Judiciary of Guam will commemorate Constituion Day and Citizenship Day with a photography contest.  Please click the link below for rules and regulations, and more information.  Thank you! PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

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Notice of Court Closure

Posting Date: 2018-08-02

Category: Court Closure

The District Court of Guam will be closed for business on Wednesday, August 15, 20 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a court-wide meeting.  Chief Deputy Clerk Charles B. White will be available for immediate assistance with court emergencies at 988-9031. Electronic filing, as always, will be available to registered users throughout the day. 

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CANCELLED!!! Bankruptcy Seminar on August 7, 2018. 2.5 CLE credits.

Posting Date: 2018-07-31

Category: Training

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association must regretfully CANCEL the August 7, 2018 Bankruptcy Seminar as Presenter Curtis B. Ching is unable to travel to Guam as scheduled due to a family emergency. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The District Court of Guam is pleased to present a Bankruptcy Seminar on "Business Bankruptcies--the Basics of Chapter 11" on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the District Court of Guam from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker for the seminar will be Curtis B. Ching, Assistant U.S. Trustee, and 2.5 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available. Register online here:  https://goo.gl/forms/c1mAa41Ki7BX5xBj1 Click here for Press Release.

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Press Release: 2018 Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2018-06-29

Category: News

This special ceremony in commemoration of Independence Day will be held on July 3, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m. at the District Court of Guam. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be the Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi, Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. Click here for Press Release.

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CLE Presentation: U.S. Constitutional Rights in the Territories

Posting Date: 2018-06-28

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association will be holding a CLE Presentation on the topic of U.S. Constitutional Rights in the Territories, on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Senator Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum and Chamorro Facility Theatre in Hagatna.  

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Upgrading Your PACER Account - ACTION REQUIRED

Posting Date: 2018-06-18

Category: Notice, Announcements

Here's important information for PACER users who also file documents electronically at the District Court of Guam.  

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REGISTER NOW! Continuing Legal Education, Monday, July 2, 2018

Posting Date: 2018-05-18

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association are pleased to present a CLE Presentation on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Guam Museum, 193 Chalan Santo Papa, Juan Pablo Dos, Hagatna.   REGISTRATION FORM   AGENDA  

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2018 Court Sketch Artist Contest Winners Announced

Posting Date: 2018-05-15

Category: Announcements, Outreach

Winners of the court's inaugural Sketch Artist have been announced.   

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Mandatory electronic filing and service is coming...

Posting Date: 2018-05-10

Category: News, Notice, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Amendments, Civil

Amendments to Appellate Rule 25, Bankruptcy Rule 5005, Civil Rule 5, and Criminal Rule 49 mandating electronic filing and service in civil, criminal, and bankruptcy cases were transmitted to Congress on April 26, 2018.  

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Shawn Anderson appointed U.S. Attorney

Posting Date: 2018-05-04

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Pursuant to 28 U.SC. § 546(d), Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood has appointed Mr. Shawn N. Anderson as United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands until the vacancy in that office is filled.    

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Jump for Justice Law Month Event

Posting Date: 2018-05-01

Category: Outreach

In celebration of Law Month on Guam, the District Court of Guam, the Judiciary of Guam, and the Guam Bar Association will be hosting the first JUMP FOR JUSTICE event, an individual jump rope competition for elementary, middle, and high school students.   

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Appointment of Ninth Circuit Lawyer Coordinating Committee Representative

Posting Date: 2018-03-30

Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood is pleased to announce the appointment of local attorney Cynthia V. Ecube to be the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Coordinating Committee Representative for the District of Guam, effective March 9, 2018.

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Compensation for Court Appointed CJA Panel Attorneys Increased

Posting Date: 2018-03-29

Category: Notice, Criminal

The judiciary’s Defender Services account received fiscal year 2018 funding in the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018” to increase the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorney hourly rates.

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Juror Daily Attendance Fees to Increase, Effective May 7, 2018

Posting Date: 2018-03-28

Category: Jury, News

The daily juror attendance fee will increase to $50, effective May 7, 2018.

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Student Sketch Artist Shows Skill at Mock Trial Match

Posting Date: 2018-03-22

Category: News, Outreach

Darren Caldwell, a senior at Notre Dame High School, served as a sketch artist during his school's recent High School Mock Trial Semi-Final match against John F. Kennedy High School.   

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High School Mock Trial Semi-Final Matches Held

Posting Date: 2018-03-20

Category: News, Outreach

The District Court of Guam hosted two High School Mock Trial League Semi-final matches on March 20, 2018.  

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2017 District Report Issued

Posting Date: 2018-03-16

Category: District Report, News, Notice, Announcements

Get an overview of the court's case statistics and 2017 initiatives by viewing and downloading the 2017 District Report.

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Ninth Circuit Opinion: U.S.A. v. Frederick A. Obak

Posting Date: 2018-03-13

Category: Notice

An opinion affirming a conviction in a 2014 criminal case has been issued by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  

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2018 ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE: MATERIALS (Updated 3/7/18)

Posting Date: 2018-02-28

Category: News

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association are pleased to announce that the 2018 Annual District Conference will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands and the CNMI Bar Association are co-sponsors for this event.  

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Press Release: 2018 Presidents Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2018-02-16

Category: News

This special ceremony in commemoration of Presidents Day will be held on February 20, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m. at the District Court of Guam. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo. Click here for Press Release.

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District Court of Guam Opinions Now Available on U.S. G.P.O Website (FREE)

Posting Date: 2018-02-12

Category: News, Notice, Announcements, Criminal, Civil

Written opinions from the District Court of Guam from 2005 through today are now available for download from the U.S. Government Publishing Office website, free of charge.

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The District Court Of Guam Remains OPEN

Posting Date: 2018-02-09

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood announces that the District Court of Guam, along with the rest of the federal Judiciary, will remain open despite a federal government shutdown.

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SAVE THE DATES! Relay for Life Team FEDS Events

Posting Date: 2018-01-30

Category: News

Hafa Adai friends and supporters!  Team FEDS is kicking off its fundraising events for this year's Relay for Life (RFL) event.  This annual event will be held on May 25, 2018 at the GWHS Track & Field in Mangilao.

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Order issued in Guam Contractors et al. vs. Jefferson B. Sessions, III, et al.

Posting Date: 2018-01-24

Category: Notice, Civil

The Defendants’ motion to dismiss is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction is GRANTED in part.  The Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED in part and MODIFIED in part.

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The District Court of Guam remains OPEN

Posting Date: 2018-01-22

Category: Notice

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood announces that the District Court of Guam, along with the rest of the federal Judiciary, will remain open despite a federal government shutdown...

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Bankruptcy Filings Holding Steady

Posting Date: 2018-01-19

Category: News, Notice, Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy filings at the District Court of Guam showed no significant increase or decrease over previous periods for the 12 months ending September 30, 2017. 

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2018-01-12

Category: News, Naturalization Ceremony

Forty-six new citizens were naturalized at a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremony held at the District Court of Guam on Friday, January 12, 2018.  

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Press Release: 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2018-01-11

Category: News

This special ceremony in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be held on January 12, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. at the District Court of Guam. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Special Agent Michael Gadsden from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Click here for Press Release.

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Appointment of Shawn N. Anderson as Interim United States Attorney

Posting Date: 2018-01-04

Category: News, Notice

Pursuant to 28 U.SC. § 546, Attorney General of the United States Jefferson B. Sessions III has appointed Mr. Shawn N. Anderson as Interim United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands for the period of one hundred twenty days commencing January 5, 2018, or until a Presidential appointee qualifies under 28 U.S.C. § 541, whichever occurs first.

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Follow us on Twitter

Posting Date: 2017-12-19

Category: News, Notice

Get news and notices from the District Court of Guam by following @DCGuam on Twitter!

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Know the Rules

Summary of Amended Federal Rules, effective December 1, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-12-01

Category: Notice, Announcements

Several federal rules and forms have been amended effective December 1, 2017.  Here is a list of them.  

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Updated General Local Rules of Practice

Posting Date: 2017-11-28

Category: Notice, Announcements, General

Pursuant 28 U.S.C. § 2071, and after appropriate public notice and an opportunity for comment, the District Court of Guam has adopted updated General Local Rules of Practice, effective December 1, 2017. 

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Proposed Amendment to General Rule 1.1

Posting Date: 2017-11-21

Category: Notice, General

Click the link below to view and download a proposed amendment to the court's local general rule GR 1.1.  Comments from the public and bar pursuant to 28 USC § 2071 are requested by November 27, 2017 and may be sent to clerks@gud.uscourts.gov.  

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Open Sexual Abuse Cases in the District Court of Guam

Posting Date: 2017-11-14

Category: Notice, Civil

A party has asked the Clerk's Office to provide a current list of the open civil sex abuse cases filed in the District Court of Guam.  As of November 14, 2017, the following civil sexual abuse cases are open and pending at the court:

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Proposed Amendment to General Rule 17.1 - ACTION REQUESTED

Posting Date: 2017-11-13

Category: Notice, General, Amendments

Click the link below to view and download a proposed amendment to the court's local general rules 17.1.  Comments from the public and bar pursuant to 28 USC § 2071 are requested by November 27, 2017 and may be sent to clerks@gud.uscourts.gov. http://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/proposed_amended_gr_17.1.pdf

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Updated Local Bankruptcy Rules, effective December 1, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-11-13

Category: Notice, Bankruptcy

Pursuant 28 U.S.C. § 2071, and after appropriate public notice and an opportunity for comment, the District Court of Guam has adopted updated Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice, effective December 1, 2017.

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Save The Date! 2018 American College of Trial Lawyers Workshop for Judges and Lawyers

Posting Date: 2017-10-25

Category: Outreach

The Pacific Judicial Council and American College of Trial Lawyers present the 2018 American College of Trial Lawyers Workshop for Judges & Lawyers January 17 - 19, 2018 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

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Proposed Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules - ACTION REQUESTED by November 3, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-10-20

Category: Notice, Bankruptcy

Changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the court's local rules of bankruptcy practice, and certain bankruptcy forms  will become effective on December 1, 2017. Comments from the public and bar pursuant to 28 USC § 2071 are requested by November 3, 2017.  

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Federal Rule Changes Effective December 1, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-10-19

Category: Notice, Announcements, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil

Amendments have been made to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Appellate Procedure, Bankruptcy Procedure, as well as the Federal Rules of Evidence, and they will take effect on December 1, 2017.

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Save The Date! 2017 Enviromental Law & Science Conference

Posting Date: 2017-10-12

Category: Outreach

The Pacific Judicial Council presents the 2017 Enviromental Law & Science Conference November 13 - 17, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

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Court recognizes student winners of civics contests

Posting Date: 2017-10-05

Category: News, Outreach, Ceremony

The District Court of Guam recognized 17 student winners of recent Citizenship and Constitution Day civics contests on the afternoon of October 4, 2017.  

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Philippine Judges Association Visits the District Court

Posting Date: 2017-10-02

Category: News, Outreach

More than a dozen members of the Philippine Judges Association visited the District Court on October 2, 2017. 

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Bankruptcy Seminar, September 11, 2017 - MATERIALS

Posting Date: 2017-09-10

Category: Announcements, Training, Bankruptcy

The District Court of Guam is pleased to announce that the 2017 Bankruptcy Seminar will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Senator Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum and Chamorro Educational Facility (“Guam Museum”) in Hagåtña. 

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Bankruptcy Seminar, September 11, 2017 - Update

Posting Date: 2017-08-07

Category: Announcements, Training, Bankruptcy

The District Court of Guam is pleased to announce that the 2017 Bankruptcy Seminar will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Senator Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum and Chamorro Educational Facility (“Guam Museum”) in Hagåtña.   

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Fifty-four New Citizens Naturalized

Posting Date: 2017-07-03

Category: News, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

Fifty-four new citizens were naturalized at a special ceremony as part of this year's Indpendence Day.  

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Frequently Asked Questions for Jurors

Posting Date: 2017-06-16

Category: Jury, Notice

New or potential jurors may now consult our updated "Frequently Asked Questions" page to get answers to commonly asked questions.  

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Carlberg, et al., v. Guam Industrial Services dba Guam Shipyard, Mathew Pothen, Civil Action No. 14-00002

Posting Date: 2017-06-09

Category: Notice, Civil

You may be affected by a class action lawsuit about whether Guam Industrial Services, Inc., also known as the Guam Shipyard, violated federal law when it terminated employees in October 2013.

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New Civil Cover Sheet, effective June 1, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-06-08

Category: Notice, Civil

A new Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44) has become effective June 1, 2017 for all civil actions filed on or after that date.  

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Local Winners of 2017 Civics Contest Announced!

Posting Date: 2017-06-05

Category: Announcements, Outreach

The District Court of Guam pleased to announce the winners of its local essay and video contest on theme, “Not to be Forgotten:  Legal Lessons of the Japanese Internment”  The contest, co-hosted by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, was open to all island high school students and home-schooled students of equivalent grade status.     

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9th Circuit Lawyer Representative Issues Report

Posting Date: 2017-05-26

Category: District Report

Rodney ("Rod") Jacob, Esq., the District Court's representative to the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee (LRCC) since 2010, has issued his annual report in anticipation of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference to be held in July 2017.  

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Online Credit Card and ACH Payments Now Accepted for Electronic Filing

Posting Date: 2017-05-17

Category: Notice, Announcements

Parties may now pay filing fees online through the court's CM/ECF system.  

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14th Amendment Conversatorio Online!

Posting Date: 2017-05-11

Category: News, Notice, Announcements

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joaquin V.E. Manibusan, Jr. are pleased to announce that in celebration of 2017 Law Week, the court hosted a “Conversatorio” or panel discussion on the 14th Amendment at the courthouse on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. An online video of the event is available for viewing.  

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14th Amendment "Conversatorio"

Posting Date: 2017-05-09

Category: Outreach

Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joaquin V.E. Manibusan, Jr. are pleased to announce that in celebration of 2017 Law Week, the court will be hosting a “Conversatorio” or panel discussion on the 14th Amendment at the courthouse on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.  The theme of this event and of Law Week this year is, “The Fourteenth Amendment:  Transforming American Democracy.”  

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CJA Panel Compensation Rate Increases

Posting Date: 2017-05-08

Category: Notice, Criminal

The courts have received sufficient fiscal year 2017 funding in the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017” to increase the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorney hourly rates from $129 to $132 for non-capital work and from $183 to $185 for capital work performed on or after May 5, 2017. The non-capital rate increase will result in an increase to three of the panel attorney case compensation maximums in non-capital cases.  

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2017 Law Month Activities

Posting Date: 2017-05-05

Category: Outreach

This year's law week theme is, "The Fourteenth Amendment: Transforming American Democracy."  The District Court of Guam, the Judiciary of Guam and the Guam Bar Association are pleased to host the following law month events.

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DISTRICT COURT JUDGES' OUTREACH

Posting Date: 2017-05-05

Category: News, Outreach

U.S. Magistrate Judge Joaquin V.E. Manibusan, Jr. and Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood visited the Agat Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in celebration of Law Month.

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Press Release: 2017 Law Day Naturalization

Posting Date: 2017-05-01

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on May 3, 2017 @ 1:30 p.m. at the District Court of Guam. Click here for press release.  

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Administrative Procedures and Style Guide for Electronic Filing

Posting Date: 2017-04-12

Category: Notice, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil

Parties are reminded to follow the Administrative Procedures and Style Guide when filing electronically, including the instructions about the proper use of the login and passwords assigned to attorneys.

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Are you filing a civil case without the help of an attorney?

Posting Date: 2017-02-16

Category: Civil

The Court has issued an updated document entitled, "Filing a Civil Case on Your Own Behalf" which may help you.  

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2017 Annual District Conference: CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Posting Date: 2017-02-07

Category: News

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

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2016 District Report Released

Posting Date: 2017-02-07

Category: District Report

The District Court of Guam has just issued its annual report for 2016.  

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Ceremonial Swearing-In of The Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo

Posting Date: 2017-01-23

Category: News

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2017 Annual District Conference: REGISTRATION and AGENDA

Posting Date: 2017-01-18

Category: News

Register now!

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Audio Transcript: 16-cv-00075 Guam Contractors Association v. Lynch, January 17, 2017

Posting Date: 2017-01-17

Category: Civil

A digital audio recording (mp3) for the hearing commencing at 12:30 p.m. on January 17, 2017 may be downloaded by right-clicking on the links below:  

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District Court of Guam Case Workload Statistics

Posting Date: 2017-01-09

Category: News, Notice, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil

The court has released its case workload statistics for the 12 month period ending September 30, 2016.  The statistics, which may be accessed by clicking the link below, show a severe decline in felony filings as compared to previous years.

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Proposed amendments to the Federal Rules regarding mandatory electronic filing

Posting Date: 2017-01-09

Category: News, Notice, Announcements, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Amendments, Civil

The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Judicial Conference of the United States has drafted proposed changes to federal rules to make electronic filing mandatory in all districts.  

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Local Judges designated to serve at the District Court for 2017

Posting Date: 2016-12-28

Category: Notice, Criminal, Civil

Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Sidney Thomas designated judges from Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii to serve the District of Guam in 2017.

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SAVE THE DATE! 2017 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2016-12-16

Category: News, Announcements, District Conference

SAVE THE DATE!  2017 Annual District Conference

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Notre Dame High School Choir serenades courthouse tenants

Posting Date: 2016-12-15

Category: News, Court Visit

Students from the Notre Dame High School Chorus Class entertained the U.S. Courthouse patrons and staff with holiday caroling in Chief Judge Tydingco-Gatewood’s courtroom on Thursday, December 15, 2016.  

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Rules

Amended Federal Rules of Procedure, effective Dec. 1, 2016

Posting Date: 2016-12-01

Category: Notice, Criminal, Bankruptcy, Civil

Certain Federal Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules of Procedure have been amended, effective December 1, 2016.

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Guam Daily Post: "US Probation Office offers second chances"

Posting Date: 2016-11-21

Category: News

Mindy Aguon, Guam Daily Post

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Amended Fee Schedule, effective December 1, 2016

Posting Date: 2016-11-16

Category: Notice, Announcements

At its September 2016 session, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved certain changes to the miscellaneous fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016:

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Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes 21 New Citizens

Posting Date: 2016-11-11

Category: News, Outreach, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

Twenty one new citizens were naturalized at a special ceremony held on the campus of the University of Guam on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  

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2016 Veterans Day and the U.S. Marine Corps' 241st Birthday Naturalization

Posting Date: 2016-11-09

Category: News, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

This special ceremony will be held on November 10, 2016 @ 11:00 a.m. at the University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Lecture Hall. Click here for press release.

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We've upgraded our website!

Posting Date: 2016-11-08

Category: News, Notice

Take it for a ride, and try it on your smartphone.

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2017 Civics Contest

Posting Date: 2016-10-07

Category: News, Notice, Announcements, Outreach

Not to be Forgotten:  Legal Lessons of the Japanese Internment

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REGISTER NOW: THE 2016 BUSINESS LAW AND INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE CONFERENCE - MANILA

Posting Date: 2016-10-03

Category: Notice, Announcements

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Press Release: 2016 Constitution and Citizenship Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2016-09-15

Category: News, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

This special ceremony will be held on September 16 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. at Tiyan High School. Click here for press release.

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REGISTER NOW: BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR

Posting Date: 2016-08-25

Category: News, Training

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District Court of Guam will be closed for business on Friday August 26 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Posting Date: 2016-08-05

Category: Court Closure, Announcements

District Court of Guam will be closed for business on Friday August 26 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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REGISTER NOW: "Anatomy of a Criminal/Civil Trial" Training

Posting Date: 2016-07-18

Category: Training

The District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association are pleased to present a training on "Anatomy of a Criminal/Civil Trial.” 

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ATTENTION ATTORNEYS: Bankruptcy CLE Training coming soon!

Posting Date: 2016-07-14

Category: Training, Bankruptcy

Curtis Ching, Assistant U.S. Trustee, has offered to conduct 2 hours of Bankruptcy CLE training at the District Court of Guam.  

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Attn. Attorneys: Presentation by American Prison Consultant Michael Santos on Friday 07/01/2016

Posting Date: 2016-06-15

Category: News, Training

Presentation by American Prison Consultant Michael Santos on Friday 07/01/2016

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Fee Schedule Amendments, effective Dec. 1, 2014

Posting Date: 2016-06-11

Category: Amendments

In its September 2014 meeting, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved the following changes and clarifications to the miscellaneous fee schedule.  

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REGISTER NOW: Anatomy of a Criminal/Civil Trial Training

Posting Date: 2016-06-10

Category: News

Training - "Anatomy of a Criminal/Civil Trial"August 10-12 2016 from 8:30am to 5:45pm

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Students from Arizona California and Guam Win 2016 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest

Posting Date: 2016-06-02

Category: News

Two students from Guam receive top prizes!

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Press Release: 2016 Memorial Day and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2016-05-26

Category: News, Ceremony, Naturalization Ceremony

This special ceremony will be held on May 27 2016 at 9:30 a.m

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Jury Duty at the District Court of Guam video

Posting Date: 2016-05-23

Category: News

A video produced by the District Court of Guam

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Miranda Rights: "More than Words"

Posting Date: 2016-05-06

Category: News

As part of its celebration of Law Week, the District Court of Guam hosted a Conversatorio, “Miranda: More than Words,” with island students on May 6, 2016.

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1st Annual Haggan Games

Posting Date: 2016-05-05

Category: News

GAME DAY: May 28 2016

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Juror Appreciation Week Invitation

Posting Date: 2016-04-27

Category: News

VIEW INVITATION

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Through the D.O.R.E (video)

Posting Date: 2016-04-11

Category: Announcements

Through the D.O.R.E (video)

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2016 Guam Law Week

Posting Date: 2016-04-01

Category: News

CLICK HERE for more info.

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Environmental Closure of the Ordot Dump: IT'S FINALLY CLOSED!

Posting Date: 2016-03-28

Category: News

Court Hearing held at Ordot Dump 03/28/2016

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PRESS RELEASE: Retirement of Rossanna Villagomez-Aguon

Posting Date: 2016-03-11

Category: News

Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. She will be retiring from her post on March 31 2016

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Amended Bankruptcy Forms

Posting Date: 2016-03-11

Category: Announcements

effective April 1 2016

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2016 Presidents Day Naturalization Press Release

Posting Date: 2016-02-12

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on February 16 2016 at 9:30 a.m

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2016 DISTRICT CONFERENCE INFO CENTER (UPDATED)

Posting Date: 2016-02-03

Category: News

Conference Materials

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NOTICE OF NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Posting Date: 2016-01-26

Category: Announcements

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Chief U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Officer Opening

Posting Date: 2016-01-25

Category: Announcements

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2016 Martin Luther King

Posting Date: 2016-01-19

Category: News

Jr. Naturalization Ceremony. This special ceremony will be held on January 20 2016 at 9:30 a.m

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SAVE THE DATE! 2016 Annual District Conference (UPDATED)

Posting Date: 2015-12-03

Category: News

Annual District Conference Attire: ISLAND BUSINESS WEAR

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Bankruptcy CM/ECF and PACER Interruption of Service: November 30 2015

Posting Date: 2015-11-27

Category: Announcements

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Adoption of Updated Local Rules of Bankruptcy Process (eff. Dec. 1 2015)

Posting Date: 2015-11-20

Category: Announcements

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Veterans Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2015-11-13

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on November 16 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

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2015 Columbus Day and Filipino American Heritage Month Naturalization

Posting Date: 2015-10-14

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on October 16 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

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Proposed Changes to Bankruptcy Local Rules - comments due Nov. 8 2015

Posting Date: 2015-10-08

Category: Announcements

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2016 Civics Contest!

Posting Date: 2015-10-06

Category: News

Click here for more information.

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Changes in the Bankruptcy Forms

Posting Date: 2015-10-02

Category: Announcements

effective December 1 2015

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2015 Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2015-09-15

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on September 17 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

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2015 FBOP & USMS Q&A Sessions CLE Form

Posting Date: 2015-07-13

Category: News

CLE Form: FBOP & USMS Q&A Sessions

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2015 Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2015-06-30

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on July 2 2015 at 9:30 a.m

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Video from Civil Case 15-cv-00009 Online!

Posting Date: 2015-06-11

Category: News

June 5 2015 hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Motion for Summary Judgment

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Launch of the Drug Offender Reentry Program video presentation, "Through the Door"

Posting Date: 2015-05-27

Category: Announcements, Outreach

The District Court of Guam is pleased to announce the launch of a video presentation, entitled "Through The Door," a look into the lives of participants of the Drug Offender Reentry Program.  

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2015 Law Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2015-04-21

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on April 23 2015 at 9:30 a.m

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA ACCESS ON APRIL 13 2015 AT THE DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM

Posting Date: 2015-04-13

Category: News

This special media access is only for today 04/13/2015

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2015 LAW DAY/WEEK EVENTS

Posting Date: 2015-03-26

Category: News

April - May 2015

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Criminal Rules of Local Practice Issued

Posting Date: 2015-02-20

Category: Announcements

effective March 1 2015

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Bankruptcy Voice Case Information System

Posting Date: 2015-02-19

Category: News

Get information about any bankruptcy case over the phone!

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2015 PRESIDENTS DAY NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

Posting Date: 2015-02-12

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on February 13 2015 at 9:30 a.m

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U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION TRAINING: FEB. 11-12 2015

Posting Date: 2015-02-04

Category: News

District Court of Guam Hagatna Guam Fourth Floor Courtroom February 11-12 2015

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Pacific Islands Committee Newsletter Winter 2015 Edition

Posting Date: 2015-02-02

Category: News

Latest newsletter from the Office of the Circuit Executive

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Updated Local Civil and Tax Rules

Posting Date: 2015-01-26

Category: Announcements

effective February 15 2015

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2015 MLK Naturalization Press Release

Posting Date: 2015-01-16

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on January 20 2015 at 9:30 a.m

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INTERMITTENT PHONE PROBLEMS

Posting Date: 2015-01-13

Category: Announcements

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CR-14-00009 Order and Decision Re: Forfeiture Proceedings

Posting Date: 2015-01-07

Category: Announcements

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CV-02-00022 Hearing Continued

Posting Date: 2014-12-31

Category: Announcements

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District Court of Guam Sentencing Training in February

Posting Date: 2014-12-05

Category: Announcements

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2015 DISTRICT CONFERENCE INFO CENTER (UPDATED)

Posting Date: 2014-11-30

Category: News

MATERIALS FROM THE RECENT CONFERENCE CAN BE FOUND HERE

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Amendments to Federal Civil Criminal and Evidence Rules effective Dec. 1 2014

Posting Date: 2014-11-14

Category: Announcements

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Veterans Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2014-11-07

Category: Announcements

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Changes to Federal Bankruptcy Rules

Posting Date: 2014-11-06

Category: Announcements

eff. December 1 2014

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Fee Schedule Amendments

Posting Date: 2014-10-31

Category: Announcements

effective Dec. 1 2014

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Electronic Learning Modules for eFiling

Posting Date: 2014-10-23

Category: Announcements

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Court Closed on Monday

Posting Date: 2014-10-05

Category: Announcements

Typhoon Vongfong

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Collection of Chapter 13 Percentage Fees

Posting Date: 2014-09-30

Category: Announcements

Effective Oct. 1 2014

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GUAM CELEBRATES RED RIBBON MONTH

Posting Date: 2014-09-26

Category: News

2014 Proclamation Signing/Legislative Resolution Presentation September 30 2014

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Court Of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - August 27 2014

Posting Date: 2014-08-27

Category: News

Audio recording of all proceedings.

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UPDATED: 2014 District Conference

Posting Date: 2014-08-26

Category: News

Registration Agenda Presenters Biographies & Conference Materials.

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2014 CRISTOBAL C. DUENAS EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED

Posting Date: 2014-08-21

Category: News

ATTORNEY HOWARD TRAPP TO RECEIVE CRISTOBAL C. DUENAS EXCELLENCE AWARD

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UPDATED: 2014 BANKRUPTCY SEMINAR

Posting Date: 2014-08-20

Category: News

CLE Form added: Click link above to access Thursday 9/4/2014 District Court of Guam

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COURT WILL BE CLOSED 7/30/14

Posting Date: 2014-07-30

Category: Announcements

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Updated Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice

Posting Date: 2014-07-28

Category: News

Effective August 1 2014

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2014 District Conference Registration and Agenda: Sign up today!

Posting Date: 2014-07-25

Category: News

Early registration until 08/08/2014 Late registration begins 08/11- 28/2014

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2014 Liberation Day Naturalization Ceremony - Celebrating 70 Years

Posting Date: 2014-07-18

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on July 22 2014 at 9:30 a.m

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A Conversation with Chief Judge Kozinski

Posting Date: 2014-07-18

Category: News

Click the link above to submit one or more proposed questions to ask the Chief Judge.

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Court Closure Due to Tropical Storm 09W

Posting Date: 2014-07-11

Category: Announcements

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2014 Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2014-07-02

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on July 3 2014 at 9:30 a.m

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Proposed New Bankruptcy Local Rules and Forms

Posting Date: 2014-07-01

Category: News

Proposed new rules have been issued for comment by the public and bar.

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August Ninth Circuit Appellate Hearing in Guam!

Posting Date: 2014-06-26

Category: Announcements

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WARNING: ARREST WARRANT SCAM

Posting Date: 2014-06-03

Category: News

Fake arrest warrants have been reported across the country.

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SAVE THE DATE! 2014 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2014-04-30

Category: News

Thursday August 28 2014 Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Tumon Guam

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2014 Law Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2014-04-23

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on April 25 2014 at 9:30 a.m

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2014 Law Week Schedule (April 21 to May 10. 2014)

Posting Date: 2014-04-11

Category: News

Join the District Court of Guam in celebrating Law Week 2014!

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Certain Bankruptcy Fees Amended

Posting Date: 2014-04-03

Category: Announcements

effective June 1 2014

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Video: Perez v. Acme Universal

Posting Date: 2014-04-01

Category: News

Inc. et al. Motion to Dismiss Perez v. Acme Universal Inc. et al Case 1:12-cv-00008 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss 03/31/14 01:30 PM argued before Hon. Frances Tydingco-Gatewood.

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Laws, Rights, and Duties in the Spanish Mariana Islands

Posting Date: 2014-02-20

Category: News

A presentation by Dr. Carlos Madrid on the legal and judicial history of Guam.

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2014 Presidents Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2014-02-14

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on February 18 2014 at 9:30 a.m

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Judiciary Restores Pay Rates for Panel Attorneys

Posting Date: 2014-02-14

Category: Announcements

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Notice of Court Closure: December 24 2013

Posting Date: 2013-12-09

Category: Announcements

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2013 Veterens Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2013-11-05

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on November 8 2013 at 9:30 a.m

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Notice of Amended Fees

Posting Date: 2013-11-04

Category: Announcements

effective December 1 2013

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COURT CLOSED FRIDAY DUE TO TYPHOON FRANCISCO

Posting Date: 2013-10-17

Category: Announcements

All court matters scheduled for that day will be rescheduled.

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Judiciary Remains Open - Update 10/16/2013

Posting Date: 2013-10-02

Category: Announcements

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WARNING: JUROR SCAMS RETURN

Posting Date: 2013-08-19

Category: News

Bogus Phone Calls on Jury Service May Lead to Fraud

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2013 Annual Report Available

Posting Date: 2013-08-15

Category: Announcements

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Proposed Local Civil Rules

Posting Date: 2013-08-13

Category: News

Comments due by COB September 12 2013.

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Proposed Local Tax Rules

Posting Date: 2013-08-13

Category: News

Comments due by COB September 12 2013.

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UPDATED : 2013 District Conference

Posting Date: 2013-07-26

Category: News

Registration Agenda Presenters Biographies & Conference Materials.

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PACER and eFiling Systems are now UP!

Posting Date: 2013-07-15

Category: Announcements

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Proposed Local Habeas Corpus Rules

Posting Date: 2013-07-08

Category: News

Comments due by COB August 7 2013.

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DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

Posting Date: 2013-07-02

Category: Announcements

Court Celebrates Independence Day

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SURPLUS SALE

Posting Date: 2013-05-30

Category: News

Deadline to submit bids is Tuesday June 4 2013 at 3:00p.m.

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SAVE THE DATE! 2013 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2013-05-16

Category: News

Thursday August 15 2013 Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Tumon Guam

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Amended Fees Effective May 1 2013

Posting Date: 2013-05-14

Category: Announcements

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Civil Complaints Can Now Be E-Filed!

Posting Date: 2013-05-14

Category: Announcements

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District Court Law Library Subscription List

Posting Date: 2013-05-14

Category: Announcements

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A special message from the Guam Bar Association

Posting Date: 2012-12-13

Category: News

the Judiciary of Guam and the District Court of Guam. Event Date: Friday 12/14/2012 @ 11:30am

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Proposed Local Criminal Rules

Posting Date: 2012-12-06

Category: News

Comments due by COB January 2 2013.

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New Admiralty Local Rules - effective 11/5/2012

Posting Date: 2012-11-05

Category: News

New Admiralty Local Rules have been issued.

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Federal Rules Amended Effective 12/1/12

Posting Date: 2012-10-09

Category: Announcements

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Bankruptcy Seminar with Assistant U.S. Trustee Curtis B. Ching

Posting Date: 2012-09-24

Category: News

Tuesday September 25 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the District Court of Guam training room.

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2012 Consitution and Citizenship Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2012-09-13

Category: News

This special ceremony will be held on September 17 2012 at 9:30 a.m

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Assistant Federal Public Defender

Posting Date: 2012-09-13

Category: News

Click here for more information.

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Proposed Local Admiralty Rules

Posting Date: 2012-08-31

Category: News

Comments due by October 1 2012.

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District Court Law Library Subscription List

Posting Date: 2012-08-30

Category: Announcements

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News and Upcoming Events at the District Court

Posting Date: 2012-08-28

Category: News

Court news and upcoming events for September 2012.

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2012 Liberation Day Naturalization Ceremony

Posting Date: 2012-07-17

Category: News

A special Liberation Day Naturalization Ceremony will be held on July 20 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.

Posting Date: 2012-07-06

Category: Announcements

Click here to submit questions for U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

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SAVE THE DATE! - A Conversation with U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder

Posting Date: 2012-06-29

Category: Announcements

Monday 07/16/16 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 2012 District of Guam and District of the Northern Mariana Islands Conference Featuring A Conversation with U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.

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Law Week 2012

Posting Date: 2012-04-27

Category: News

The District Court of Guam is celebrating Law Week 2012 in a big way!

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Registration & Information for May 10

Posting Date: 2012-04-24

Category: Announcements

2012 Trial College Conference – Limited Seating!

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Request for Quotation: Library Maintenance Services

Posting Date: 2012-03-27

Category: Announcements

Quotes may be hand carried faxed or e-mailed to the Clerk's Office by 5:00pm Monday 04/16/16 2012 local time.

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PACER Fees to Increase on April 1 2012

Posting Date: 2012-03-02

Category: Announcements

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How to Request Photographs from Justice Sotomayor's Recent Visit

Posting Date: 2012-02-16

Category: News

A special photograph request form has been setup.

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2012 District Conference Materials

Posting Date: 2012-01-25

Category: News

Hafa Adai & Welcome to the 2012 Guam District Conference

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Proposed New Local Rules Available for Review and Comment

Posting Date: 2012-01-25

Category: Announcements

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Register for the 2012 District Conference!

Posting Date: 2011-12-08

Category: News

January 26 2012 Hilton Guam Resort and Spa

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12/6/2011: PACER Access In Guam is DOWN

Posting Date: 2011-12-07

Category: Announcements

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Certain Bankruptcy Forms Amended as of December 1 2011

Posting Date: 2011-11-16

Category: Announcements

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Supreme Court Associate Justice Sotomayor to visit Guam and Saipan!

Posting Date: 2011-11-03

Category: News

Associate Justice Sotomayor will visit Guam and Saipan from January 25 through January 30 2012.

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Fee Schedule Changes Effective Nov. 1 2011

Posting Date: 2011-10-26

Category: Announcements

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Changes to Federal Rules effective December 1 2011

Posting Date: 2011-10-17

Category: Announcements

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Video of recent USA v. Guam Waterworks Authority hearing is now available online!

Posting Date: 2011-10-13

Category: Announcements

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PACER Fees to increase on April 1 2012

Posting Date: 2011-10-03

Category: Announcements

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PRESS RELEASE: GUAM CELEBRATES RED RIBBON MONTH!

Posting Date: 2011-09-20

Category: News

2011 Red Ribbon Campaign Celebration: September 26 2011 to October 31 2011

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Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony 2011

Posting Date: 2011-09-14

Category: News

A special Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony will be held on September 16 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

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2011 DISTRICT CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Posting Date: 2011-08-25

Category: News

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

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Cameras in the Courts

Posting Date: 2011-08-16

Category: News

The District Court of Guam has been accepted into the pilot program for Cameras in the Courts.

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UPDATED INFO: 2011 District Conference

Posting Date: 2011-07-14

Category: News

FINAL Agenda and Guest Speakers Bios have been added.

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Special Independence Day Naturalization Ceremony Held

Posting Date: 2011-07-07

Category: News

A special Naturalization Ceremony was held at the District Court on July 5 2011.

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Proposal to Allow Cell Phones in the Courthouse (Comments wanted)

Posting Date: 2011-06-30

Category: Announcements

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Proposed Local Rule Change - Requests for Comments

Posting Date: 2011-06-28

Category: Announcements

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Seminars on Procurement (from Pacific Daily News 06/15/2011)

Posting Date: 2011-06-15

Category: Announcements

Presented by the Chamber Commerce Judiciary of Guam District Court of Guam and the Guam Bar Association.

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NEW: Standing Order on Criminal Discovery

Posting Date: 2011-06-15

Category: Announcements

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Notice of Consideration of Reappointment of Magistrate Judge and Solicitation of Comments

Posting Date: 2011-06-10

Category: Announcements

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SAVE THE DATE! 2011 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2011-05-17

Category: Announcements

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SAVE THE DATE! 2011 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2011-05-16

Category: News

Friday August 26 2011 Top O' Mar Nimitz Hill Guam

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New Requirement for Scanned Documents

Posting Date: 2011-05-11

Category: Announcements

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Law Day Naturalization Ceremony 2011

Posting Date: 2011-04-27

Category: News

A special Law Day Naturalization Ceremony will be held on April 29 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

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Possible Government Shutdown and the District Court of Guam

Posting Date: 2011-04-08

Category: Announcements

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Ceremonial Swearing-In for Congresswoman Bordallo and U.S. Marshal Frank Leon Guerrerro

Posting Date: 2011-01-26

Category: Announcements

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Easy way to access latest Court documents

Posting Date: 2011-01-06

Category: Announcements

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Changes to Federal Rules

Posting Date: 2010-12-16

Category: Announcements

effective December 1 2010

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Most Recent Orders

Posting Date: 2010-12-14

Category: News

Click here for the Court's most recent orders.

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2010 District Conference Handouts

Posting Date: 2010-12-06

Category: Announcements

Click here to access downloadable Conference Materials.

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PRESS RELEASE : District Court of Guam 2010 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2010-12-02

Category: News

Latest news on the 2010 Annual District Conference

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Civil/Criminal CM/ECF Unavailable Nov. 27-28 for System Upgrade

Posting Date: 2010-11-16

Category: Announcements

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Revisions To Certain Bankruptcy Forms effective December 1 2010

Posting Date: 2010-11-03

Category: Announcements

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2010 District Court of Guam's 60th Anniversary & Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2010-09-13

Category: News

Here you will find the latest Memorandum Speaker Highlights and Registration Form.

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PRESS RELEASE: Rodney J. Jacob

Posting Date: 2010-09-09

Category: News

New Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Chief Judge Tydingco-Gatewood Appoints Rodney J. Jacob ESQ. as 9th Circuit Lawyer Rep.

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Liberation Day Naturalization Ceremony 2010

Posting Date: 2010-06-23

Category: News

A special Liberation Day Naturalization Ceremony will be held on July 22 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

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PRESS RELEASE: Defendant/Offender Workforce Development Training at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from June 22 to 24 2010

Posting Date: 2010-06-23

Category: News

Sponsored by the District Court of Guam and the U.S. Probation Office for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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New Bankruptcy Local Rule of Practice

Posting Date: 2010-05-05

Category: Announcements

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Law Week 2010 - LAW IN THE 21st CENTURY: Enduring Traditions

Posting Date: 2010-04-20

Category: News

Emerging Challenges. Law Week 2010 Schedule

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Amended Bankruptcy Forms Effective April 1 2010

Posting Date: 2010-03-17

Category: Announcements

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Bankruptcy Seminar on March 26 2010

Posting Date: 2010-03-08

Category: Announcements

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Surplus Equipment for SALE

Posting Date: 2010-02-12

Category: Announcements

We have a few surplus items up for sale. Click here for more details.

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Legal Public Holidays for Year 2010

Posting Date: 2010-01-04

Category: Announcements

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Latest Orders and Opinions

Posting Date: 2009-12-09

Category: News

Click here to see the court's latest orders and opinions.

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Press Release: Amended Local Rules

Posting Date: 2009-12-01

Category: News

The District Court of Guam's local rules of practice have been amended effective Dec. 1 2009.

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Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure And New and Amended Bankruptcy Forms Effective December 1 2009

Posting Date: 2009-11-30

Category: Announcements

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New Trash Cart Program Rollout in the Villages of Ordot and Sinajana

Posting Date: 2009-11-28

Category: News

GBB announces new program for trash carts and weekly trash pickup in three villages.

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2009 District Conference Agenda & Handouts

Posting Date: 2009-11-27

Category: Announcements

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Special Report of the Receiver

Posting Date: 2009-11-24

Category: News

Regarding Approval of the Solid Waste Facility Permit by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Approval of the Solid Waste Facility Permit by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency.

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Time Computation Changes to the Federal Rules

Posting Date: 2009-11-23

Category: Announcements

Effective December 1 2009

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Charles B. White

Posting Date: 2009-11-17

Category: News

New Chief Deputy Clerk Chief Judge Tydingco-Gatewood appoints Charles B. White as the new Chief Deputy Clerk.

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Get the latest Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Posting Date: 2009-11-13

Category: Announcements

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (December 1 2009) are now online here!

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U.S. Courts Administrative Office Director Jim Duff Congratulates Longtime District Court Employee

Posting Date: 2009-11-11

Category: News

for her forty years of selfless service to the court and to the nation.

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Order re: Motion for Recusal

Posting Date: 2009-10-17

Category: News

An order denying a recent motion for recusal from the Ordot Dump Case has been filed.

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Last day for early registration for the 2009 District Conference in November 6!

Posting Date: 2009-10-06

Category: Announcements

Click here for more details.

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Naturalization Ceremony on Constitution Day

Posting Date: 2009-09-14

Category: Announcements

The Court will celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a special Naturalization Ceremony.

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Special Report of the Receiver

Posting Date: 2009-09-03

Category: News

Concerns Regarding the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Concerns Regarding the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and an Order relating to them.

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2009 Annual District Conference - SAVE THE DATE!

Posting Date: 2009-08-14

Category: Announcements

Monday 12/07/16 2009 Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort Tamuning Guam

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9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference Executive Committee Election

Posting Date: 2009-08-03

Category: News

ELECTION OF JOAQUIN CAMACHO ARRIOLA JR AS MEMBER OF 9TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS JUDICIAL CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Amended eFiling Administrative Procedures

Posting Date: 2009-07-06

Category: Announcements

Amended eFiling Administrative Procedures have been adopted by the Court.

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Contempt Order Issued

Posting Date: 2009-07-02

Category: News

A contempt order against the Government of Guam has been issued in case CV-01-00041.

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Emptying and Refilling of Master Jury Wheel

Posting Date: 2009-06-08

Category: Announcements

The Court's Master Jury Wheel will be emptied and refilled at 10:30am on June 23 2009

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Appointment of first Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

Posting Date: 2009-05-19

Category: Announcements

Grace Damian Flores has been appointed to be the first Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer for the district.

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Abraham Lincoln at the District Court

Posting Date: 2009-05-08

Category: News

Portrayed by James Conine on Law Day 05/01/2009

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Notice re: Exact Amount Required for Court Fees

Posting Date: 2009-04-08

Category: Announcements

Click here to read the Notice from the Clerk of Court.

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Law Week 2009

Posting Date: 2009-04-06

Category: News

Law Day 2009 will be celebrated on May 1 2009.

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Job Opening: Intake Clerk (Temporary Indefinite Position)

Posting Date: 2009-03-24

Category: Announcements

Closing date is April 7 2009

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Federal Receivership Information

Posting Date: 2009-03-19

Category: News

Information regarding the closing of Ordot dump and the opening of a new landfill.

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District Court "Continuity of Operations Plan"

Posting Date: 2009-03-19

Category: Announcements

The Court is seeking alternative locations in the event of a major emergency.

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Job Opening: Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

Posting Date: 2009-03-19

Category: Announcements

Closing date is April 3 2009

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New Bankruptcy Training Resources Available!

Posting Date: 2009-01-07

Category: News

Bankruptcy Basics - A Nine Part Video Introduction to Bankruptcy

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9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Mandatory Electronic Case Filing

Posting Date: 2009-01-07

Category: News

The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has made Electronic Case Filing Mandatory in its Court. Click here for more info

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9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Mandatory Electronic Case Filing

Posting Date: 2009-01-07

Category: Announcements

Effective January 2 2009

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New Bankruptcy Training Resources Available!

Posting Date: 2008-12-24

Category: Announcements

Bankruptcy Basics - An Eight Part Video Introduction to Bankruptcy

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2008 Annual District Conference

Posting Date: 2008-12-21

Category: News

October 9-10 2008 Conference Resources and Handouts

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