Guam § 82608 - Presumption of Incompetency Due to Evaluation or Treatment
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82608 — Presumption of Incompetency Due to Evaluation or Treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82608. Presumption of Incompetency Due to Evaluation or Treatment
Prohibited; Statement of Law to Be Given Person Leaving Facility.
No person may be presumed to be incompetent because he has been
evaluated or treated for mental illness, regardless of whether such evaluation
or treatment was voluntarily or involuntarily received. Any person who
leaves a public or private mental health facility following evaluation or
treatment for mental illness, regardless of whether that evaluation or
treatment was voluntarily or involuntarily received shall be given a statement
of Guam law as stated in this section.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82608
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82608 cover?
Section 82608 ("Presumption of Incompetency Due to Evaluation or Treatment") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 82608?
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