Guam § 20207 - Defendant's Sureties Must Justify.
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§ 20207. Defendant's Sureties Must Justify.
The defendant's sureties, upon notice to the plaintiff of not less than
two (2) nor more than five (5) days, must justify before a judge, or the clerk,
of the court in which the action is pending in the same manner as upon bail
on arrest; and upon such justification the officer taking the property must
deliver the property to the defendant. Such officer is responsible for the
defendant's sureties until they justify, or until the justification is completed
or waived, and may retain the property until that time. If they, or others in
their place, fail to justify at the time and place appointed, he must deliver
the property to the plaintiff.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20207
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20207 cover?
Section 20207 ("Defendant's Sureties Must Justify.") 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 § 20207?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 20207" (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 § 20207 apply to my situation?
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