Guam § 65 - “Omnibus Hearing” or General Hearings Allowed.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 65 — “Omnibus Hearing” or General Hearings Allowed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65. “Omnibus Hearing” or General Hearings Allowed.
The court may, at the time of the arraignment or as soon thereafter as
practicable, set a time for the making of pretrial motions or requests and, if
required, a later date of hearing.
NOTE: Section 65.20 supersedes paragraph 3 of former § 997 and former Rule 12(b).
It is substantively the same as proposed Rule 12(c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal
Procedure. See generally 8 Moore, Federal Practice &12.02[2] (1974). In contrast to
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prior law, § 65.20 anticipates that most pretrial motions will be set for hearing after
arraignment; former law provided for hearing before arraignment but permitted
extensions of time. Nothing in this Section is intended to preclude the hearing of
motions before arraignment, e.g., motions to suppress evidence (at preliminary
examination); requests for discovery. As indicated above, commonly motions will be
heard after arraignment at the time set by the court for hearing.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 65
What does Guam Code Annotated § 65 cover?
Section 65 ("“Omnibus Hearing” or General Hearings Allowed.") 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 § 65?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 65 apply to my situation?
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