Guam § 82502 - Petition by Person in Charge of Facility.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82502 — Petition by Person in Charge of Facility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82502. Petition by Person in Charge of Facility.
(a) At any time during the 28-day intensive treatment period, the
qualified medical professional in charge of the facility may petition the
Superior Court for an order requiring the patient to undergo an additional
period of treatment on the grounds set forth in Section 82501 of this Chapter.
The petition shall summarize the facts which support the contention that the
person falls within the standards set forth in Section 82501 of this Chapter.
(b) Copies of the petition for post-certification treatment and the
affidavits in support thereof shall be served upon the person named in the
petition and his attorney on the same day as they are filed with the Clerk of
the Superior Court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82502
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82502 cover?
Section 82502 ("Petition by Person in Charge of Facility.") 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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