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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 20119

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
The defendant may, at the time of his arrest, instead of giving bail, deposit with the Chief of Police the amount mentioned in the order. In case the amount of the bail be reduced, as provided in this Article, the defendant may deposit such amount instead of giving bail. In either case the Chief of Police must give the defendant a certificate of the deposit made, and the defendant must be discharged from custody.

SOURCE: CCP § 497.