Guam § 13205 - Mandatory Reporting and Post-Mortem Investigation of Deaths.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13205 — Mandatory Reporting and Post-Mortem Investigation of Deaths., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13205. Mandatory Reporting and Post-Mortem Investigation of Deaths.
Any person or official required to report suspected child abuse or neglect who has reasonable cause to
suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse or neglect shall report that fact to the chief medical
examiner. The chief medical examiner shall accept the report for investigation and shall report his or her
findings to the Guam Police Department, the Attorney General’s Office, Child Protective Services and, if
the report is made by hospital personnel to the hospital.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13205
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13205 cover?
Section 13205 ("Mandatory Reporting and Post-Mortem Investigation of Deaths.") 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 § 13205?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 13205 apply to my situation?
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