Guam § 5113 - Proceedings to Make Owner Co-Defendant.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5113 — Proceedings to Make Owner Co-Defendant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5113. Proceedings to Make Owner Co-Defendant.
In any provision, limitation or requirement of this Chapter of
an employee of the owner of the vehicle concerning which the
violation occurred, employed to operate the vehicle, the court
shall, on the request of such employee, take appropriate action to
make the owner of the vehicle a co-defendant. In the event it is
found that the employee has reasonable grounds to believe that the
vehicle or vehicles operated by him as such employee did not
violate any provision, limitation or requirement, the court may
dismiss the charges against the employee.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5113
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5113 cover?
Section 5113 ("Proceedings to Make Owner Co-Defendant.") 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 § 5113?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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