Guam § 31 - Leaving Children Unattended or Unsupervised in
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 31 — Leaving Children Unattended or Unsupervised in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31. Leaving Children Unattended or Unsupervised in
Motor Vehicles; Penalty; Authority of Law Enforcement
Officer.
(a) A parent, legal guardian, or other person, at least twelve
(12) years of age, responsible for a child five (5) years of age or
younger, may not leave such child unattended or unsupervised in
a motor vehicle:
(1) For a period in excess of fifteen (15) minutes; or
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(2) For any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is
running or the health of the child is in danger.
(b) Any person who violates the provisions of Subsection
(a)(1) commits a petty misdemeanor.
(c) Any person who violates the provisions of Subsection
(a)(2) is guilty of a violation, punishable by a fine not less than
Fifty Dollars ($50) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars
($500).
(d) Any person who violates Subsection (a) and in so doing
causes serious bodily injury, permanent disability, or permanent
disfigurement to a child commits a felony of the third degree.
(e) Any law enforcement officer who observes a child left
unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle in violation of
Subsection (a) may use whatever means are reasonably necessary
to protect the minor child and to remove the child from the vehicle.
(1) If the child is removed from the immediate area,
notification should be placed on the vehicle.
(2) The child shall be remanded to the custody of the
Child Protective Services Division pursuant to Title 19 GCA,
Chapter 13, unless the law enforcement officer is able to
locate the parents or legal guardian or other person
responsible for the child.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 31
What does Guam Code Annotated § 31 cover?
Section 31 ("Leaving Children Unattended or Unsupervised in") 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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