Guam § 80 - “Nolle Prosequi” Abolished.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — “Nolle Prosequi” Abolished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 80. “Nolle Prosequi” Abolished.

The entry of a nolle prosequi is abolished, and a prosecuting attorney

cannot discontinue or abandon a prosecution for any offense, except as

provided in § 80.70.

NOTE: Section 80.80 is substantively the same as former § 1386. See also Cal. Pen.

Code § 1386 (same). Federal law is to the same effect. See 8A Moore, Federal Practice

&48.02[1], at 48-3 (1974). § 80.80 continues the former law. Its practical effect is

negligible, however, since the prosecutor can effectively terminate the case by inaction

and the rule is clear that mandamus will not lie to compel him to act. See 8A Moore,

supra, at 48-8 to 48-9.

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What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?

Section 80 ("“Nolle Prosequi” Abolished.") 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.

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