Guam § 13207 - Penalty for Failure to Report.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13207 — Penalty for Failure to Report., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13207. Penalty for Failure to Report.
Any person required to report pursuant to § 13201 who fails to report an instance of child abuse which
he or she knows to exist or reasonably should know to exist is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable
by confinement for a term not to exceed six months, by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by both. A second
or subsequent conviction shall be a felony in the third degree. Fines imposed for violations of this Chapter
shall be deposited in the Victims Compensation Fund.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13207
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13207 cover?
Section 13207 ("Penalty for Failure to 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.
How do I cite Guam § 13207?
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