§ 140.10 Short Title
§ 140.12 Definitions
§ 140.14 Conditions of Release
§ 140.16 Non-waiver by Guam
§ 140.20 Arrest Without Warrant
§ 140.22 Issuance of Process or Arrest Warrant Before Receipt of\r\nDemand or Request
§ 140.24 Appearance Prior to Receipt of Demand or Request
§ 140.26 Extension of Time
§ 140.30 Demand for Extradition
§ 140.31 Supporting Documentation
§ 140.32 Governor\’s Investigation
§ 140.33 Extradition of Persons Imprisoned or Awaiting Trial
§ 140.34 Governor\’s Warrant
§ 140.35 Rights of Demanded Persons
§ 140.36 Judicial Extradition Hearing
§ 140.40 Request for Rendition
§ 140.41 Supporting Documentation
§ 140.42 Filing of Request
§ 140.43 Issuance of Arrest Warrant or Process
§ 140.44 Rights of Requested Person
§ 140.45 Judicial Rendition Hearing
§ 140.50 Order to Transfer Custody
§ 140.51 Confinement
§ 140.52 Cost of Return
§ 140.53 Applicability of Other Law
§ 140.54 Payment of Transportation and Subsistence Costs
§ 140.55 Uniformity of Application and Construction

Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 8 > Chapter 140 - Extradition

  • 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.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.