Guam § 5 - Peace Officers to Yield to Guam Police Department.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5 — Peace Officers to Yield to Guam Police Department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5. Peace Officers to Yield to Guam Police Department.
A peace officer while acting within his statutory law
enforcement authority outside of his jurisdiction shall yield and be
subordinated to a peace officer of the Guam Police Department
who subsequently responds having such jurisdiction as provided
within 10 GCA § 77103.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5 cover?
Section 5 ("Peace Officers to Yield to Guam Police Department.") 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 § 5?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 5 apply to my situation?
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