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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 31213

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
The writ must be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise expressly directed by order of the court. Service upon the majority of the members of any board or body is service upon the board or body, whether at the time of the service the board or body was in session or not.

SOURCE: CCP § 1096.