Guam § 98102 - Provision of Emergency Care to Sexual Assault Victim.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 98102 — Provision of Emergency Care to Sexual Assault Victim., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 98102. Provision of Emergency Care to Sexual Assault Victim.
An emergency health care facility shall provide emergency care to a sexual assault victim. It shall be
the standard of care for an emergency health care facility to:
(a) provide each sexual assault victim with medically and factually accurate and objective oral
and written information about emergency contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, as provided
for in Section 3 of this Chapter;
(b) orally inform each sexual assault victim of her option to be provided emergency contraception
at the health care facility or Healing Hearts Crisis Center; and
(c) provide emergency contraception to the sexual assault victim, upon her request, unless
contraindicated. If the emergency contraceptive is in the form of pills, the provision of the emergency
contraception shall include the initial dose that the victim may take at the emergency health care
facility, as well as the follow-up dose that the victim can self-administer later.
COL 2025-12-23
An emergency health care facility shall not be required to provide emergency contraception to a sexual
assault victim who is pregnant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 98102
What does Guam Code Annotated § 98102 cover?
Section 98102 ("Provision of Emergency Care to Sexual Assault Victim.") 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 § 98102?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 98102" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 98102 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.