Guam § 34127 - Authority to Enter Premises and Court Proceedings
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 34127 — Authority to Enter Premises and Court Proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34127. Authority to Enter Premises and Court Proceedings
for Crimes Involving Animal Abuse.
If there is probable cause to believe that any animal is being
subjected to treatment in violation of 9 GCA §§ 70.10 through
70.20, a peace officer or volunteer, under exigent circumstances,
may enter the premises to impound the animal. Notice of said
impoundment shall be conspicuously posted on the premises.
(a) A peace officer or volunteer is not liable for any
damages for an entry under this Section unless the damages
were caused by reckless behavior.
(b) Any animal so impounded shall be held at the
animal care facility designated pursuant to 10 GCA §
34118.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 34127 cover?
Section 34127 ("Authority to Enter Premises and Court Proceedings") 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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