Guam § 40 - Bail Bondsman May Arrest Person.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 40 — Bail Bondsman May Arrest Person., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40. Bail Bondsman May Arrest Person.
Any person released pursuant to this Chapter on a deposit
by a third person or an appearance bond secured by a surety,
may be arrested by the depositor, surety, or his agent, and
delivered to the custody of the Chief of Police. The depositor or
surety shall at the same time deliver a copy of his deposit receipt
or bond to the Director who shall acknowledge such delivery by
a certificate in writing. The Chief of Police shall take custody of
the person arrested and forthwith file the copy of the deposit
receipt or bond and his certificate in the Court in which the
action is pending and bring the depositor or surety exonerated,
and shall, after notice to the prosecuting attorney, either release
the person on such new conditions as are reasonably necessary to
assure the person’s appearance as required or the safety of any
other person and the community or detain the person until he/she
has furnished the necessary security.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 40
What does Guam Code Annotated § 40 cover?
Section 40 ("Bail Bondsman May Arrest Person.") 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 § 40?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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