Definitions. — Guam Code § 161

Guam Code § 161 — Definitions.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 161. Definitions.

As used in this Chapter:

(a) ‘Child’ means an unmarried person who is under

eighteen (18) years of age and includes a stepchild or an

adopted child;

(b) ‘Commission’ means the Criminal Injuries

Compensation Commission established by this Chapter;

(c) ‘Confidential records’ means the name, contact

information, medical records, statements of personal injuries

or damages suffered as a result of a violent crime, or any

information the disclosure of which would constitute an

unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or a violation of

local or federal laws;

(d) ‘Dependents’ means persons who were wholly or

partially dependent upon the victim’s income at the time of

the victim’s death or injury and includes the child of the

victim born after the victim’s injury or death;

(e) ‘Injury’ means actual bodily harm and, in respect of

a victim, includes pregnancy, and mental or nervous shock;

(f) ‘Person’ means a natural person;

(g) ‘Private citizen’ means any natural person other than

a peace officer who is actively engaged in the performance

of his or her duties;

(h) ‘Spouse’ means a person (male or female) who is

legally married to another person (male or female); provided,

that no dissolution proceedings are pending; and

(i) ‘Victim’ means a person who is injured or killed by

any act or omission of any other person coming within the

description of any of the crimes specified in Section 161.55

of this Chapter.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 161
  • Jurisdiction: Guam
  • Code: Guam Code Annotated
  • Subject: Definitions.
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