§ 58.10 General Definitions
§ 58.20 Felony Escape; Defined & Punished
§ 58.25 Same: Punished
§ 58.30 Ordinary Escape
§ 58.40 Assisting in Escape by Public Servant; Defined & Punished
§ 58.50 Providing Escape Implements; Defined & Punished
§ 58.60 Promoting Prison Contraband
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Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 9 > Chapter 58 - Escape and Related Offenses

  • 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.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.