Title 7 — Judiciary and Civil Procedure
51 chapters · 1,044 sections in this title.
7 GCA § 40A101 Definitions
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The definitions in this Section apply throughout this Chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) Intimate parts means the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttock, or breast of a human being; (b) Nonconsensual means the lack of a freely given present agre…
7 GCA § 40A102 Jurisdiction
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The Superior Court of Guam shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this Chapter.
7 GCA § 40A103 Petition for Sexual Offense Protection Order
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(a) A person who does not qualify for a protection order under 7 GCA Chapter 40 and who is a victim of nonconsensual sexual contact or nonconsensual sexual penetration, including a single incident of nonconsensual sexual contact or nonconsensual sexual penetration, may seek relie…
7 GCA § 40A104 Fees Not Permitted
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No fees for filing or service of process may be charged by a public agency to petitioners seeking relief under this Chapter. Petitioners shall be provided the necessary number of certified copies at no cost.
7 GCA § 40A105 Hearing
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Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a hearing which shall be held no later than ten (10) days from the date of the order. A plaintiff or witness in a protective order case may request, without the need for a motion, or good cause determination, that the court allo…
7 GCA § 40A106 Remedies
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(a) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner has been a victim of nonconsensual sexual contact or nonconsensual sexual penetration by the respondent, the court shall issue a sexual offense protection order. The petitioner shall not be denied a sex…
7 GCA § 40A107 Ex Parte Temporary Order for Protection
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(a) An ex parte temporary sexual offense protection order shall issue if the petitioner satisfies the requirements of this Subsection by a preponderance of the evidence. The petitioner shall establish that: (1) the petitioner has been a victim of nonconsensual sexual contact or n…
7 GCA § 40A108 Court Initiated Issuance of Sexual Offense
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Protection Orders. (a) When any person charged with or arrested for criminal sexual conduct as defined in Title 9 GCA Chapter 25, or any other crime as defined in Title 9 GCA Chapter 25A, Chapter 26, Chapter 28, and Chapter 89 is released from custody before arraignment or trial …
7 GCA § 40A109 Notification to Enforce Protection Order
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A copy of any order under this Chapter shall be issued to the plaintiff, the defendant, and the Guam Police Department with appropriate jurisdiction to enforce the order or agreement. ----------