Restraining Orders

To change, extend, or cancel your order, you would file a Petition/Motion to Dismiss, Extend, or Modify Other Conditions of Order of Protection with the court that issued the order. Either party may request a change at any time.

After you file, the court will generally schedule a hearing and notify the other party, who will have an opportunity to attend. At the hearing, you will need to explain to the judge why you are asking for the change, extension, or cancellation.

If you are asking to extend your restraining order, it is important to file your request before the original order expires. The judge can decide whether to extend your order and for how long. Under Guam law, orders of protection are issued for a fixed period of time based on what the judge believes is appropriate, and the court has the authority to modify the order if circumstances change.¹

¹ 7 Guam Code § 40105(b); POR3(D)