Guam § 82306 - Immunity from Liability of Qualified Mental Health
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82306 — Immunity from Liability of Qualified Mental Health, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82306. Immunity from Liability of Qualified Mental Health
Professional Staff for Action by Person Released Within the Designated
Period.
(a) Neither the qualified mental health professional staff of the facility
providing intensive treatment, nor the peace officer responsible for the
detainment of the person, shall be held civilly or criminally liable for any
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action by a person released at or before the end of 28 days pursuant to this
Chapter.
(b) If during treatment and evaluation the patient has threatened the life
or safety of any other person, it shall be the duty of the qualified mental
health professional staff to make a good faith effort to communicate the
substance of such threats to the person so threatened prior to the release of
the patient.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82306
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82306 cover?
Section 82306 ("Immunity from Liability of Qualified Mental Health") 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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