§ 10.10 No Limit on Murder Prosecutions
§ 10.15 Limitation on Sex Crimes, Kidnapping, Child Pornography and Family Violence
§ 10.16 No Limitation on Sex Crimes Committed Against Victims\r\nUnder the Age of Majority
§ 10.17 No Limitation on Crimes of First or Second Degree Criminal\r\nSexual Conduct
§ 10.20 Statute of Limitation of Felonies
§ 10.25 Definition of Age of Consent
§ 10.30 All Other Non-Felonies – Limitation
§ 10.40 Exception for Public Officers
§ 10.50 When Time Stops Running Temporarily
§ 10.60 When Offense Is Committed
§ 10.70 Prosecution Commenced; When
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Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 8 > Chapter 10 - Time of Commencing Criminal Actions

  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.