Guam § 13315 - Order of Protection.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13315 — Order of Protection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13315. Order of Protection.
(a) Upon submission of the declaration in support of an ex parte order pursuant to subsection (g) of §
13302 or at a temporary foster custody hearing, the court may make an order of protection. Such an order
may include but need not be limited to a requirement that a party:
(1) Stay away from the family home, a school or any other place or location which is deemed by
the court to present an opportunity for contact between the parties, or with other persons which contact
would not be in the best interests of the child;
(2) Abstain from physically or verbally contacting, threatening or abusing any party or person;
and
(3) Report any violation of an order of protection to the appropriate law enforcement authorities
and other authorized agencies.
(b) An order of protection granted ex parte pursuant to subsection (g) of § 13302 shall expire in three
working days after a child is taken into protective custody.
(c) The parties may release copies of an order of protection to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13315
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13315 cover?
Section 13315 ("Order of Protection.") 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 § 13315?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 13315" (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?
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How does Guam § 13315 apply to my situation?
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