7 Guam Code Ann. § 20103
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Terms Used In 7 Guam Code Ann. § 20103
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
An order for the arrest of the defendant must be obtained from a judge of the court having jurisdiction.
SOURCE: CCP § 480.
SOURCE: CCP § 480.