Guam § 82603 - Who May Deny Rights to Person Detained; Grounds; Entry in
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82603 — Who May Deny Rights to Person Detained; Grounds; Entry in, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82603. Who May Deny Rights to Person Detained; Grounds; Entry in
Treatment Records; Information to Be Made Available to Person
Detained.
A person's rights under § 82601 or § 82602 of this Chapter may be
denied for good cause only by the director or qualified mental health
professional in charge of the facility. Denial of an involuntarily detained
person's rights shall in all cases be entered into the person's treatment record.
Information pertaining to the denial of rights contained in the person's
treatment record shall be made available to the person, his attorney, or his
conservator or guardian.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82603
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82603 cover?
Section 82603 ("Who May Deny Rights to Person Detained; Grounds; Entry in") 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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