Guam § 80 - Extension of Limits of Confinement for Humanitarian Reasons.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — Extension of Limits of Confinement for Humanitarian Reasons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. Extension of Limits of Confinement for Humanitarian Reasons.
(a) The Director of Corrections may extend the limits of the place of confinement of a prisoner
entrusted to the Director’s custody, when there is reasonable cause to believe the prisoner will honor the
Director’s trust, by authorizing the prisoner, under prescribed conditions, which shall include close
supervision at all times by one (1) or more armed escorts, and twenty-four (24)-hour written notice to the
Attorney General of Guam or the Chief Prosecutor, the Superior Court of Guam and the Guam Police
Department, to visit a specifically designated place or places for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24)
hours and return to the institution. An extension of limits may be granted only to permit a visit to a dying
relative, attendance at the funeral of a relative, the obtaining of necessary medical services not otherwise
available, or for any other equally compelling reason consistent with the public interest and safety.
(b) An escape from supervision during an extension of limits period is punishable as a felony escape
under Chapter 58 of Title 9 of the Guam Code Annotated.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Extension of Limits of Confinement for Humanitarian Reasons.") 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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