Guam § 63720 - Statute of Limitations.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63720 — Statute of Limitations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63720. Statute of Limitations.
(a) A person charged with desertion or absence without leave in time of insurrection, or with aiding
the enemy or with mutiny may be tried and punished at any time without limitation.
(b) Except as otherwise provided by this Subarticle, a person charged with desertion in time of peace
or with the offenses punishable under §§ 63723.40, 63723.41, and 63723.42 of this Code is not liable to be
tried by court-martial if the offense was committed more than three (3) years before the receipt of sworn
charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Subarticle, a person charged with any offense is not liable to
be tried by court-martial or punished under § 63715 of this Code if the offense was committed more than
two (2) years before the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising summary court-
martial jurisdiction over the command, or before the imposition of punishment under § 63715 of this Code.
(d) Periods in which the accused is absent from the territory in which Guam has authority to apprehend
him, or in the custody of civil authorities, or in the hands of the enemy, shall be excluded in computing the
period of limitation prescribed by this Subarticle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63720
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63720 cover?
Section 63720 ("Statute of Limitations.") 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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