Guam § 17 - Murder of an Unborn Child.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17 — Murder of an Unborn Child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17. Murder of an Unborn Child.
(a) A person commits the offense of murder of an unborn child if, in
performing acts which cause the death of an unborn child without lawful
jurisdiction, the person:
(1) either intended to cause the death of, or cause serious bodily
injury to, the pregnant woman or her unborn child, or knew that such
acts would cause death or serious bodily injury to the pregnant woman
or her unborn child; or
(2) commits such acts recklessly under circumstances
manifesting extreme indifference to the value of the life of the pregnant
woman or her unborn child.
(b) The penalty for murder of an unborn child shall be the same as the
penalty for murder defined in Chapter 16 of Title 9, Guam Code Annotated.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17
What does Guam Code Annotated § 17 cover?
Section 17 ("Murder of an Unborn Child.") 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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