Guam § 130 - Appeals Allowed by Government.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 130 — Appeals Allowed by Government., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 130. Appeals Allowed by Government.
(a) An appeal may be taken by the government from any of
the following:
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(1) An order granting a new trial.
(2) An order arresting judgment.
(3) An order made after judgment, affecting the
substantial rights of the government.
(4) An order modifying the verdict on finding by
reducing the degree of the offense or the punishment
imposed.
(5) An order or judgment dismissing or otherwise
terminating the action before the defendant has been placed
in jeopardy or where the defendant has waived jeopardy.
(6) An order granting a motion to suppress evidence.
This appeal may be taken prior to trial if the appeal is timely
filed pursuant to § 130.40 of the Criminal Procedure Code
and before the trial has commenced. Upon the timely filing
of an appeal pursuant to this Subsection, the Superior Court
shall stay all proceedings until the Appellate Court has acted
pursuant to § 130.60 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
(b) When an appeal is taken pursuant to Paragraph (5)
of Subsection (a), the prosecuting attorney shall be prohibited
from refiling the action which was appealed.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 130
What does Guam Code Annotated § 130 cover?
Section 130 ("Appeals Allowed by Government.") 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 § 130?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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