Guam § 5110 - Warrant Issued If Summons Disobeyed.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5110 — Warrant Issued If Summons Disobeyed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5110. Warrant Issued If Summons Disobeyed.
If any person summoned as herein provided shall, without
reasonable cause, fail to appear, he may be proceeded against for
contempt of court. In case the summons cannot be served, or the
party served failed to obey the same, or in case when it shall be
made to appear to the judge that the service will be ineffectual or
that the welfare of the child requires that he be brought forthwith
into custody of the court, a warrant or copies may be issued for
the parent or guardian or the child.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5110
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5110 cover?
Section 5110 ("Warrant Issued If Summons Disobeyed.") 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 § 5110?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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