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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

9 GCA § 1.20: Relationship of Code to Other Laws; Contempts, Penalties and Remedies.

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  1. Title 9: Crimes and Corrections
  2. Chapter 1: Preliminary Provisions; Definitions
  3. ARTICLE 1: PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS; CONSTRUCTION

(a) No conduct constitutes an offense unless it is a crime or violation under this Code or other statute of Guam.

(b) The provisions of this Code shall apply to offenses defined by other statutes, unless otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires.

(c) Nothing in this Code shall affect the power of a court to punish contempt or to employ any sanction authorized by law for the enforcement of an order or a civil judgment or decree.

(d) Nothing in this Code shall bar or suspend any liability for damages, penalty, forfeiture, or other remedy otherwise authorized by law to be recovered or enforced in any civil action or proceeding, for any conduct punishable by this Code.

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