Guam § 13200 - Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13200 — Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13200. Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article.
(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.”
(b) The intent and purpose of this article is to protect children from abuse. In any investigation of
suspected child abuse, all persons participating in the investigation of the case shall consider the needs of
the child victim and shall do whatever is necessary to prevent psychological harm to the child victim.
COL 2025-12-23
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13200
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13200 cover?
Section 13200 ("Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article.") 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.
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