Guam § 10 - Exception for Public Officers.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 10 — Exception for Public Officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Exception for Public Officers.
Notwithstanding §§ 10.20 and 10.30, a prosecution may be commenced
against a public officer or employee or any person acting in complicity with
such public officer or employee for any offense based upon misconduct in
office by such public officer or employee at any time while such public
officer or employee continues in public office or employment or within three
(3) years thereafter.
COMMENT: Section 10.40 is based on Model Penal Code § 1.06(3)(b) and 1 New
Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission, New Jersey Penal Code § 2C:1-6 (Final
Report 1971). Under former § 799 there was no time limitation imposed on a
prosecution for the theft of public monies or falsification of public records, but there
was no exception for misdeeds generally by a public officer. Section 10.40 now covers
all offenses but its coverage is limited to the public official, employee or his
accomplice and merely extends the applicable period; it does not completely eliminate
it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 10
What does Guam Code Annotated § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Exception for Public Officers.") 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 § 10?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 10" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 10 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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