Guam § 40 - Statement to Arrestee Upon Release With Condi-
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 40 — Statement to Arrestee Upon Release With Condi-, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40. Statement to Arrestee Upon Release With Condi-
tions.
(a) Whenever a person is released pursuant to this Chapter,
the judge authorizing such release shall issue an order which
contains a statement of the conditions imposed, if any, informs
the person of the penalties applicable to violations of the
conditions of his release, and advises the person that a warrant
for his arrest will be issued immediately upon any such violation.
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(b) The person charged shall execute an agreement that he
will appear as required and an acknowledgment that he
understands the conditions of his release and the penalties and
forfeitures applicable in the event that he violates any condition
or fails to appear as required. A copy of the order shall be given
to the person before he is released.
NOTE: Section 40.55 is new. It is based on 18 U.S.C. § 3146(c). §
40.55(b) has no federal statutory counterpart but reflects the actual
practice under the federal statute. See Bail Reform Act Form No. 2, set
forth in ABA, Project on Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice
Pretrial Release, Appendix A, at 77.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 40
What does Guam Code Annotated § 40 cover?
Section 40 ("Statement to Arrestee Upon Release With Condi-") 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 § 40?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 40 apply to my situation?
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