Guam § 21009 - Central Registry.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21009 — Central Registry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21009. Central Registry.
(a) The Bureau shall maintain a Central Registry of reports of elderly or adult with a disability abuse,
which shall contain and be limited to the following information:
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(1) The name, address and birthdate of the elderly or adult with a disability.
(2) The date or dates and the nature and extent of the suspected abuse.
(3) The locality in which the suspected abuse occurred.
(4) The name of the person or persons suspected of causing the abuse.
(5) The progress of any legal proceedings brought on the basis of suspected abuse.
(b) Both substantiated and unsubstantiated reports of elderly or adult with a disability abuse shall be
placed and maintained in the Central Registry.
(c) An investigation of a report of suspected elderly or adult with a disability abuse, that does not
determine within ninety (90) days of the date of the initial report that it is a substantiated or an
unsubstantiated report, shall be classified as an inconclusive finding. Therefore, all information identifying
the named victim and perpetrator or perpetrators shall be expunged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21009
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21009 cover?
Section 21009 ("Central Registry.") 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 § 21009?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 21009" (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 § 21009 apply to my situation?
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