Guam § 82505 - Release Before Expiration of Ninety (90) Days; Notice to
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82505 — Release Before Expiration of Ninety (90) Days; Notice to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82505. Release Before Expiration of Ninety (90) Days; Notice to
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(a) Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit the director or qualified
mental health professional person in charge of the facility in which the
person is being involuntarily treated from releasing him from treatment prior
to the expiration of ninety (90) days when in his opinion the person being
involuntarily treated no longer constitutes an imminent threat of substantial
harm to himself or others.
(b) Whenever the director or qualified mental health professional
person in charge of a facility providing post-certification treatment pursuant
to this Chapter releases a person prior to the expiration of ninety (90) days,
he shall so notify the court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82505
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82505 cover?
Section 82505 ("Release Before Expiration of Ninety (90) Days; Notice to") 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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