Title 9 — Crimes and Corrections

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is convicted of a crime shall be disqualified: (a) from voting in a primary or general election if and only so long as he is committed under a sentence of imprisonment; and (b) from serving as a juror until he has satisfied…

(a) The board of parole may remove any disability or disqualification imposed by law on a person found guilty of crime, if such person has completed the maximum term of his sentence or completed a period of suspension or probation as provided by § 80.64, or has been discharged fr…

This Chapter may be cited and referred to as the Youth Correction Act.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this Section govern the construction of this Chapter: (a) Board means the Territorial Parole Board. (b) Department means the Department of Corrections. (c) Director means the Director of the Department of Correct…

The Board shall hold meetings to consider problems of treatment and correction, to consult with, and make recommendations to the Director with respect to general treatment and correction policies for committed youth offenders, and to enter orders directing the release of such you…

Responsibilities for Youths on Conditional Release. The Governor shall appoint such supervisory and other officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. COL120106 Probation officers shall perform such duties with respect to youth offenders o…

The Board shall, with the approval of the Governor, make such rules as it deems necessary to carry out the intent of the provisions of this Chapter and to enable it to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon it.

(a) If a court is of the opinion that a youth offenders does not need commitment, it may suspend the imposition or execution of sentence and place the youth offender on probation. (b) If the court shall find that a convicted person is youth offender, and the offense is punishable…

Correctional Institution. Committed youth offenders not conditionally released shall undergo treatment in a correctional institution providing the essential varieties of treatment.

Prisons. No youth offender shall be committed to the Director under this Chapter until the Director shall certify to the court that proper and adequate treatment facilities and personnel have been provided.

etc., of Youth Offenders. COL120106 The Director may with the approval of the Board contract with any appropriate public or private agency not under his control for the custody, care, subsistence, education, treatment, and training of committed youth offenders within the territor…

The correctional institution shall make a complete study of each committed youth offender, including a mental and physical examination, to ascertain in personal traits, his capabilities, pertinent circumstances of his school, family life, any previous delinquency or criminal expe…

On receipt of the report and recommendations from the correctional institution, the Director may with the approval of the Board: (a) Release the committed youth conditionally under supervision; (b) Allocate and direct the transfer of the committed youth offender to an agency or i…

The Director shall cause periodic examinations and re-examinations to be made of all committed youth offenders and shall report to the Board as to each such offender as the Board may require. The probation officers and supervisory agencies shall likewise report to the Board respe…

Final Release of Youth Offenders. (a) The Board may at any time after reasonable notice to the Director release conditionally under supervision a committed youth offender. When, in the judgment of the Director a committed youth offender should be released conditionally, he shall …

Order of Final Discharge. The Board may revoke or modify any of its previous orders respecting a committed youth offender except an order of unconditional discharge.

Regulations Governing. Committed youth offenders permitted to remain at liberty under supervision or conditionally released shall be under the supervision of the probation officers, supervisory agents appointed by the Governor, and voluntary supervisory agents approved by the Boa…

If, at any time before the unconditional discharge of a committed youth offender, the Board is of the opinion that such youth offender will be benefited by further treatment in an institution or other facility the Board COL120106 may direct his return to custody or if necessary m…

Expiration of Maximum Sentence. Upon the unconditional discharge by the Board of a committed youth offender before the expiration of the maximum sentence imposed upon him, the conviction shall be automatically set aside and the Board shall issue to the youth offender a certificat…

or Treatment of Non-Youth Offenders. (a) Nothing in this Chapter shall limit or affect the power of a court to suspend the imposition or execution of any sentence or to place a youth offender or probation pursuant to Chapter 80 (commencing with § 80.00). (b) Nothing in this Chapt…

for Department of Corrections Inmates. (a) There is hereby established within the Department of Corrections (the "Department") a Rehabilitative and Developmental Program for Inmates (the "Program"). The purpose of the Program is to provide gainful employment to the persons who, h…

(a) Inmates shall be paid by the Department at rates determined by the Director by regulation. (b) The inmate's wages derived from the Program, before being disbursed to the inmate, shall be divided and disbursed as follows: (1) Ten percent (10%) to be deposited in the inmate's n…

(a) Every effort shall be made by the Director to make the Program self-supporting from the funds generated therefrom. The Director shall submit to the Governor and to the Speaker of the Legislature a full report on the status of the Program within ninety (90) days after the enac…

The Director shall establish a general account into which shall be deposited that portion of the inmates' wages designated for deposit in the Fund for payment of victim's compensation.

The allocation of wages earned by participants in the Program shall also apply to the income of inmates receiving wages from outside employment as permitted by other programs of the Department, but, implementation of this provision shall be delayed until such time as it COL120106…

All existing inmate industry programs of the general type established by this Chapter shall become a part of the Program and administered in accordance herewith.

This Chapter shall not supersede, nor affect, any programs undertaken pursuant to Chapter 81 of this Title. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 21-75:1. ---------- COL120106

(a) There is in the Executive Branch of the government of Guam, a Guam Parole Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consisting of five (5) members appointed by I Magaʹlåhi [the Governor], by and with the advice and consent of I Liheslatura [the Legislature]. (1) Only perso…

COL11282017 The Board shall elect a chairperson from among its members. (a) The chairperson shall be elected by its members every two (2) years. (b) The Board shall meet regularly at least once a month. (c) Special meetings may be called by the chairperson. (d) Not less than thre…

The terms of office for the members shall be four (4) years, and until their successors are appointed and have qualified. A vacancy occurring before expiration of the term of office shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof.

Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their service while on the Board; provided, however, that they shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of Board duties as certified by the Treasurer of Guam.

(a) The Board is authorized to release on parole any person confined in any penal or correctional institution of Guam, and to revoke parole or discharge from parole any parolee as provided in Article 5 (commencing with § 80.70) of Chapter 80. The Board shall adopt such rules and …

Upon approval of a majority of its members, the Board shall have power to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such records, books, papers and documents as it may deem necessary for investigation of the case of any person before it. Sub…

The Board shall adopt an official seal of which the courts shall take judicial notice. Decisions of the Board shall be by majority vote.

The Board shall keep a record of its acts, and shall notify each institution of its decisions relating to the persons who are or have been confined therein. At the close of each fiscal year the Board shall submit to the Governor a report with statistical and other data of its wor…

[Repealed] SOURCE: Repealed by P.L. 14-133, effective 07/03/78.

The parole officer shall: (a) be responsible for investigation, supervision and reports as may be requested by the Board; (b) formulate methods of supervision, record keeping and reports; (c) furnish to each person released under his supervision a written statement of the conditi…

COL11282017 The Governor shall appoint an Executive Secretary for the Board and such other clerical and administrative personnel as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.

Pursuant to 8 GCA Chapter 160, also known as the Crime Victim’s Rights Act of 2004, the Board and Parole Officers shall adhere to all of their responsibilities and honor all of the rights afforded to victims as outlined in the Chapter. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 34-028:5 (July 13, 201…

All information obtained in the discharge of official duty by any employee appointed pursuant to this Chapter shall be privileged and shall not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than to the Board, or others entitled under this Code to receive such information, u…

The Board, with the written consent of the Governor, shall have the power and duty to accept from the United States of America or any of its agencies, such advisory services, funds, equipment and supplies as may be made available to Guam for any of the purposes contemplated by th…

Maximum of $25. When a prisoner is placed on parole, he shall receive from Guam civilian clothing and transportation to the place in Guam in which he is to reside. At the discretion of the Board, the prisoner may be advanced such sum for his temporary maintenance as said Board ma…

This Act may be cited as the Criminal Justice System Substance Abuse Act of 1995.

The Legislature hereby declares that substance abuse, specifically the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances, is a major problem in the criminal justice system of the Territory of Guam and in the entire Territory. Substance abuse is a significant factor in the commission of …

(a) The Superior Court of Guam, the Department of Corrections, the Territorial Parole Board, the Guam Police Department, and the Guam COL372014 Behavioral Health and Wellness Center shall cooperate to develop and implement the following: (1) A standardized procedure for the asses…

and Controlled Substance Offenders. (a) Each person convicted of a felony committed on or after the effective date of this Act who is to be considered for probation, shall be required, as part of the presentence or probation investigation, to submit to an assessment for the use o…

Based Upon Assessment Required. (a) Each person sentenced by the court for a felony committed on or after the effective date of this Act shall be required, as part of any sentence to probation, community corrections, or incarceration with the Department of Corrections, to undergo…

(a) The Superior of Guam, the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, the Department of Corrections, and the Territorial Parole Board, shall cooperate to develop programs for the periodic testing of offenders under the jurisdiction of each agency and programs for the periodic…

Any type of sample for the chemical testing of any offender for the presence of controlled substances or alcohol pursuant to this Act may be collected from such offender by his probation officer, parole officer, case manager within the Department of Corrections, or any contract p…

There is established a Drug Treatment and Enforcement Fund, which shall be maintained by the Department of Administration separately from the General Fund or any other fund of the government of Guam. All funds collected from fines levied against offenders convicted of any offense…