Legislative Declaration. — Guam Code § 88
Guam Code § 88 — Legislative Declaration.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 88. Legislative Declaration.
The Legislature hereby declares that substance abuse, specifically the
abuse of alcohol and controlled substances, is a major problem in the
criminal justice system of the Territory of Guam and in the entire Territory.
Substance abuse is a significant factor in the commission of crimes and it is a
significant factor in impeding the rehabilitation of persons convicted of
crimes which results in an increased rate of recidivism. Therefore, the
Legislature hereby resolves to curtail the disastrous effects of substance
abuse in the criminal justice system and to improve and standardize
substance abuse treatment for offenders at each stage of the criminal justice
system and to provide punitive measures for offenders who refuse to
cooperate with and respond to substance abuse treatment while such
offenders are involved with the criminal justice system.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 88
- Jurisdiction: Guam
- Code: Guam Code Annotated
- Subject: Legislative Declaration.
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