Title 7 — Judiciary and Civil Procedure
51 chapters · 1,044 sections in this title.
7 GCA § 40B101 Definitions
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The definitions in this Section apply throughout this Chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) Petitioner means any named petitioner for the stalking protection order or any named victim of stalking conduct on whose behalf the petition is brought. (b) Stalking c…
7 GCA § 40B102 Jurisdiction
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The Superior Court of Guam shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this Chapter.
7 GCA § 40B103 Petition for Stalking Protection Order
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(a) A person who does not qualify for a protection from abuse order under 7 GCA Chapter 40 and who is a victim of stalking conduct may seek relief under this Chapter by filing a petition with the court alleging that the person has been the victim of stalking conduct committed by …
7 GCA § 40B104 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 § 40B105 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 § 40B106 Remedies
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(a) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner has been a victim of stalking conduct by the respondent, the court shall issue a stalking protection order. The petitioner shall not be denied a stalking protection order because the petitioner or the r…
7 GCA § 40B107 Ex Parte Temporary Order for Protection
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(a) Where it appears from the petition and any additional evidence that the respondent has engaged in stalking conduct and that irreparable injury could result if an order is not issued immediately without prior notice, the court may grant an ex parte temporary order for protecti…
7 GCA § 40B108 Court Initiated Stalking No-Contact Orders
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(a) (1) When any person charged with or arrested for stalking, as defined in Title 9 GCA, Chapter 19, § 19.70 or any other stalking-related offense, is released from custody before arraignment or trial on bail or personal recognizance, the court authorizing the release may prohib…
7 GCA § 40B109 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. ----------