Guam § 80 - Misdemeanor and Petty Misdemeanor Sentences.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 80 — Misdemeanor and Petty Misdemeanor Sentences., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. Misdemeanor and Petty Misdemeanor Sentences.
Except as otherwise provided by § 80.36, a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a
petty misdemeanor may be sentenced to imprisonment, as follows:
(a) in the case of a misdemeanor, the court shall set a maximum term not to exceed one (1) year;
(b) in the case of a petty misdemeanor, the court shall set a definite term not to exceed sixty (60)
days.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Misdemeanor and Petty Misdemeanor Sentences.") 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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