19 Guam Code Ann. § 5117
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Attorney's Note
Under the Guam Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In 19 Guam Code Ann. § 5117
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
) Any person who knowingly commits any act or knowingly omits the performance of any duty, which act or omission causes or tends to cause or encourage a child to become in need of the care and protection of the Family Division of the Superior Court, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) The court shall have original jurisdiction over any adult charged with violation of this Section. All proceedings under this Section shall be conducted under the law and Rules of the Superior Court governing criminal cases committed by adults.
(b) The court shall have original jurisdiction over any adult charged with violation of this Section. All proceedings under this Section shall be conducted under the law and Rules of the Superior Court governing criminal cases committed by adults.
SOURCE: 19 Guam Code Ann. § 5117 enacted by P.L. 17-012:2, from CCP § 266 as amended by P.L. 13-187, Section 25. Subsection (a), former § 275a of the Penal Code of Guam.
COMMENT: See People v. Rosario (1969) 296 F. Supp. 140. It appears that the former portion of the Penal Code was inadvertently omitted from
9 Guam Code Ann. at the time of its enactment in 1977. Even though the Family Court has jurisdiction, the accused will be treated as he is, an adult.