19 Guam Code Ann. § 13318
Terms Used In 19 Guam Code Ann. § 13318
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
(b) At the answering, if the parties admit the allegations in the petition, the court may issue such orders which it deems to be in the best interests of the child.
(c) If the parties do not admit the allegations in the petition, the case shall be set for a fact-finding hearing within 30 working days of the answering date.
(d) The court shall hear child protective proceedings under this Chapter without a jury. The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner and may be adjourned from time to time. The general public shall be excluded and only such persons shall be admitted as are found by the court to have a direct interest in the case. The child may be excluded from the hearing at any time at the discretion of the court. If a party is without counsel or a guardian ad litem, the court shall inform the party of the right to be represented by counsel and to appeal.