Guam § 25 - Duties and Responsibilities.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 25 — Duties and Responsibilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25. Duties and Responsibilities.
(a) The Commission shall conduct a comprehensive and systematic review of Guam laws, including
the Guam Criminal Procedure Code codified in Title 8 of the Guam Code Annotated (GCA), the Guam
Criminal and Correctional Code codified in Title 9 of the GCA, and other provisions in the statutory code
and session laws of Guam relating to criminal law or procedure.
(b) In preparing the criminal code reform recommendations required by Subsection (a) of this Section,
the Commission may:
(1) review criminal codes and code reform efforts in other jurisdictions, the American Law
Institute Model Penal Code, including recently proposed amendments, and other criminal law
resources;
(2) consult with other Guam, federal, and state departments and agencies, conduct community
outreach, and engage in other activities to advance the Commission’s statutory duties; and
(3) prioritize the review of Title 9.
(c) At the conclusion of its review, the Commission shall submit comprehensive criminal code reform
recommendations to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Guam, I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan,
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and the Speaker of I Liheslaturan Guåhan within forty-eight (48) months of the initial meeting described
in § 25.06 of this Chapter.
(d) The Commission may contract for any professional services if such services cannot be
satisfactorily performed by its employees.
(e) The Commission shall study and report on any relevant topic which I Liheslaturan Guåhan, by
resolution, shall refer to the Commission for action.
(f) After completion of the review and submission of the recommendations required in this Section,
the Commission shall, subject to additional appropriations by I Liheslaturan Guåhan, conduct periodic
reviews, but not less than every five (5) years, of Guam’s criminal laws under the provisions set forth in
this Chapter to recommend amendments or repeals to bring the criminal laws of Guam into harmony with
modern conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 25
What does Guam Code Annotated § 25 cover?
Section 25 ("Duties and Responsibilities.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 25?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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