Guam · Guam Code Annotated Title 8 — Criminal Procedure
8 GCA § 135.42: Defect in Form: Procedure Where Person Appears Guilty of an Offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the court procedure when a person appears guilty of a criminal offense despite defects in the charging document, allowing the court to subpoena witnesses, examine evidence, and decide whether to discharge, release, or recommit the defendant.
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