Guam § 82202 - Authority for Bringing an Individual to a Qualified Mental
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82202 — Authority for Bringing an Individual to a Qualified Mental, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82202. Authority for Bringing an Individual to a Qualified Mental
Health Professional for Consideration of Involuntary Hospitalization.
(a) Any person may bring another to the Department or an emergency
room of a hospital for examination by a qualified mental health professional.
The person bringing the other for examination must stay with the person
until such examination is completed.
(b) If a peace officer has probable cause to believe that a person is a
danger to self, a danger to others or gravely disabled because of a mental
illness he may bring the person to the Department or the emergency room of
a hospital for examination. Only a peace officer may use reasonable force to
restrain and detain the person in need of evaluation. The peace officer's
written report on the reasons for detaining a person for evaluation shall be
included in the 72-hour application.
(c) If the qualified health professional conducting the examination does
not find the person to be a danger to self, a danger to others or gravely
disabled because of a mental illness he must notify the peace officer if he is
still present, or the police department, if the peace officer has certified in
writing that the person may be charged with a crime as specified in the
written report of the peace officer.
(d) When a peace officer brings an individual for an examination he
shall remain available until the examination is completed and it is
determined that the person is accepted for involuntary hospitalization. The
peace officer shall provide for the safety of others during the examination, if
necessary.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 82202 cover?
Section 82202 ("Authority for Bringing an Individual to a Qualified Mental") 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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