Guam § 13310 - Evidentiary Determination; Burden of Proof.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13310 — Evidentiary Determination; Burden of Proof., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13310. Evidentiary Determination; Burden of Proof.
(a) In a temporary foster custody hearing, a determination that there exists reasonable cause to believe
that a child is subject to harm or threatened harm may be based upon any relevant evidence whatsoever,
including but not limited to hearsay evidence when direct testimony is unavailable or when it is impractical
to subpoena witnesses who will be able to testify to facts from personal knowledge.
(b) In a fact-finding hearing, a determination that the child has been harmed or is subject to threatened
harm shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence, and, except as otherwise provided under this
Chapter, only competent and relevant evidence may be admitted.
(c) In subsequent hearings, other than a permanency plan hearing, any determination shall be based on
a preponderance of the evidence and any relevant evidence shall be admitted.
(d) In a permanency plan hearing:
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(1) A determination that permanent custody of a child be awarded to Child Protective Services
shall be based upon clear and convincing evidence; and
(2) A determination that a child should be the subject of an adoption shall be based upon clear
and convincing evidence.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13310
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13310 cover?
Section 13310 ("Evidentiary Determination; Burden of Proof.") 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 § 13310?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 13310" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 13310 apply to my situation?
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