Guam § 5128 - Fingerprints and Photographing.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5128 — Fingerprints and Photographing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5128. Fingerprints and Photographing.
(a) The Guam Police Department may photograph and
fingerprint any child who is believed based upon probable cause
to have committed a violation of Guam law and is in police
custody.
(b) Within thirty (30) days of the failure of the government to
prosecute the juvenile or a finding that the juvenile is not a ward
of the court, then the Guam Police Department shall destroy any
fingerprint or photograph taken pursuant to subsection (a).
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5128
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5128 cover?
Section 5128 ("Fingerprints and Photographing.") 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 § 5128?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 5128" (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 § 5128 apply to my situation?
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