Guam § 13509 - Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13509 — Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13509. Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure.
Any authorized Safe Haven personnel or Safe Haven facilitator who violates a mother’s right to
anonymity or confidentiality under § 13504 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable by confinement
for a term not to exceed six (6) months, by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), or by
both. A second or subsequent conviction shall be a felony in the third degree. Fines imposed for violations
of this Chapter shall be deposited in the Victims Compensation Fund.
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COL 2025-12-23
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13509
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13509 cover?
Section 13509 ("Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure.") 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 § 13509?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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