Guam § 80 - is based upon the Guam Penal Code, but permits the sentencing court, as well as the Director of Corrections,
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — is based upon the Guam Penal Code, but permits the sentencing court, as well as the Director of Corrections,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. is based upon the Guam Penal Code, but permits the sentencing court, as well as the Director of Corrections,
to extend the limits of confinement.
2014 NOTE: A prior print publication of the GCA contained the following annotation:
COURT DECISIONS: Joaquin S.A. Mendiola v. Territorial Parole Board, Sup. Ct. 1981, Cr. No. Special
Proceedings No. 185-81 held unconstitutional, as a violation of due process, §§ 55015 and 39100.2 of the
Government Code.
This case invalidated both provisions referred to in the Compiler’s Comment, that was included in the Criminal and
Correctional Code (1977).
NOTE: Opinion of the Attorney General, Ref. DOC 87-1599, December 23, 1987, interpreted P.L. 19-011:15 (which
added subsection (e)) with respect to its application. The cited Opinion discusses which inmates are mandated to wear
uniforms and who are excepted; required markings on the uniforms; date and funding for implementation of the section.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("is based upon the Guam Penal Code, but permits the sentencing court, as well as the Director 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.
How do I cite Guam § 80?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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