Guam § 80 - Extended Term by Petition of Department of Corrections.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — Extended Term by Petition of Department of Corrections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. Extended Term by Petition of Department of Corrections.
On petition of the Director of Corrections to the court in which the person was originally sentenced to
imprisonment the court may extend his sentence to the terms prescribed by §§ 80.32 and 80.36 if it finds
that such extension is necessary for protection of the public. In the case of a person originally sentenced to
imprisonment for a petty misdemeanor, the court may extend his sentence to a term not to exceed two (2)
years. Such a finding, which must be incorporated in the record, shall be based on the grounds that:
(a) the person’s record, both within and without the correctional system, reveals a clear pattern of
assaultive or sexually aggressive behavior; and
(b) there is a substantial risk that he will at some time in the future inflict death or serious bodily
injury upon another.
In making such a finding, the court shall proceed upon the same basis as in an original sentencing hearing
and the person shall have the same rights as any person being sentenced.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Extended Term by Petition of Department of Corrections.") 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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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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