The Supreme Court of Guam is the ultimate judicial authority on local matters.

Justices serve for terms of good behavior, subject to a retention election every ten years after his/her appointment.

They must garner at least 50 percent plus one favorable vote of the number of cast ballots to remain in office.

The hearing officer generally does not preside over all of these subjects, but is utilized predominantly in small claims, family, and traffic matters.

These programs are examples of "therapeutic justice" which focuses on rehabilitation of offenders and their reintegration into society.