7 Guam Code Ann. § 20205
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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 20205
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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, within two (2) days after the service of a copy of the affidavit, notice and undertaking, give notice to the officer making the service that he excepts to the sufficiency of the sureties. If he fails to do so, he is deemed to have waived all objections to them. When the defendant excepts, the sureties must justify on notice in like manner as upon bail on arrest. If the defendant excepts to the sureties, he cannot reclaim the property as provided in the next section.
SOURCE: CCP § 513 added by P.L. 4-89.