Legislative Intent

In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crimes to cooperate fully and voluntarily with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of such citizen cooperation in Guam law enforcement efforts and in the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice system of Guam, I Liheslatura declares its intent in this Chapter to ensure that all victims and witnesses of crime are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy and sensitivity, and that the rights extended in this Chapter to victims and witnesses of crime be honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded criminal defendants. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 21-096 (Mar. 30, 1996). Amended by P.L. 27-138:2 (Dec. 30, 2004).