Guam § 13204 - Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13204 — Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13204. Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report.
The Guam Police Department and Child Protective Services shall develop and implement cooperative
arrangements to coordinate existing duties in connection with the investigation of suspected child abuse.
Child Protective Services shall initiate the development and implementation of these arrangements,
including the development and distribution of reporting forms. The Guam Police Department shall report
to Child Protective Services that it is investigating a case within 36 hours after starting its investigation. In
cases where a minor is a victim of criminal sexual conduct, Child Protective Services shall evaluate what
action or actions would be in the best interests of the child victim in accordance with subsection (b) of §
13200 of this Article. Except for acts or omissions coming within subsection (t)(4) of § 13201, Child
Protective Services shall submit in writing its findings and the reasons for them to the Attorney General’s
Office on or before the completion of the investigation.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 13204 cover?
Section 13204 ("Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report.") 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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