Guam § 22 - Child Stealing; Defined & Punished.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 22 — Child Stealing; Defined & Punished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Child Stealing; Defined & Punished.
(a) A person is guilty of child stealing when he takes or keeps a
child who is less than fourteen (14) years old and who is not his
natural or adopted child with intent to conceal that child from his
parent, legal guardian or other person having that child in his care or
custody or under his control.
(b) This section shall not apply to a relative of a child who
believes that taking or keeping that child is necessary to protect him
from physical or emotional harm.
(c) Child stealing is a felony of the third degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 22
What does Guam Code Annotated § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Child Stealing; Defined & Punished.") 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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