Guam § 32312 - Plaintiff to Support Prisoner.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 32312 — Plaintiff to Support Prisoner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32312. Plaintiff to Support Prisoner.
Whenever a person is committed to jail on an execution issued on a
judgment recovered in a civil action, the creditor, his agent, or attorney must
advance to the jailer, on such commitment, sufficient money for the support
of the prisoner for one week, and must make the like advance for every
successive week of his imprisonment,; and in case of failure to do so, the
jailer must forthwith discharge such prisoner from custody, and such
discharge has the same effect as if made by order of the creditor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 32312
What does Guam Code Annotated § 32312 cover?
Section 32312 ("Plaintiff to Support Prisoner.") 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 § 32312?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 32312" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 32312 apply to my situation?
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