Guam § 5104 - Transfer of Cases When Defendant a Minor.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5104 — Transfer of Cases When Defendant a Minor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5104. Transfer of Cases When Defendant a Minor.
If, during the pendency of a criminal case against any person
in any other court, it shall be ascertained that such person is a
minor, it shall be the duty of such court forthwith to transfer the
case, together with all papers, documents and testimony connected
therewith, to the Family Division of this Court. The court making
such transfer shall order the minor to be taken forthwith to the
place of detention designated by the Family Division or to that
Court itself, or shall release such minor to the custody of some
suitable person to be brought before the Family Division at a time
designated. The Family Division shall then proceed as provided in
this Chapter.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5104
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5104 cover?
Section 5104 ("Transfer of Cases When Defendant a Minor.") 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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