Guam § 160 - Notice of Escape.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 160 — Notice of Escape., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160. Notice of Escape.
(a) As provided in Subsection (b) or (c), a victim who requests notice
of the escape and the prosecuting attorney who is prosecuting or has
prosecuted the crime for which the person is detained or under sentence
shall be given immediate notice of the escape of the person accused,
convicted, or imprisoned for committing a crime against the victim. The
notice shall be given by any means reasonably calculated to give prompt
actual notice.
(b) If the escape occurs before the sentence is executed or before the
defendant is delivered to the Department of Corrections, the chief law
enforcement officer of the agency in charge of the person’s detention shall
give notice of the escape to the prosecuting attorney, who shall then give
notice of the escape to a victim who requested notice.
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(c) If the defendant is confined pursuant to a sentence, the notice shall
be given by the chief administrator of the place in which the prisoner is
confined.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 160
What does Guam Code Annotated § 160 cover?
Section 160 ("Notice of Escape.") 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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