Guam § 82402 - Jurisdiction; Time for Granting Writ; When Immediate
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82402 — Jurisdiction; Time for Granting Writ; When Immediate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82402. Jurisdiction; Time for Granting Writ; When Immediate
Release Required.
Judicial review shall be by the Superior Court. The court shall grant a
writ of habeas corpus or order an evidentiary hearing within two (2) judicial
days after the petition is filed. If the court finds that the person requesting
release is not, as a result of a mental illness, a danger to others, or to himself,
or gravely disabled, the person shall be released immediately; provided, that
the court shall not release a gravely disabled individual unless all of the
conditions set forth in Section 82301(d) of this Chapter relating to non-
institutional care are satisfied.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82402
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82402 cover?
Section 82402 ("Jurisdiction; Time for Granting Writ; When Immediate") 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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