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EspañolWho can file for a protection order?
You can file a petition against any adult or minor who has committed a nonconsensual sexual conduct or sexual penetration against you, your minor child, or another person.1 When filing on behalf of another person, you must have personal knowledge that this person has been the victim of nonconsensual sexual contact or nonconsensual sexual penetration. Also, any adult household member can file on behalf of a minor child.2
Note: You do not have to report the sexual offense to the police. You can file for an order regardless of whether you report it or not.1
1 7 Guam Code § 40A103(a)
2 7 Guam Code § 40A103(b)
How much does it cost to get a sexual offense protection order? Do I need a lawyer?
You can file for a sexual offense protection order for free. It is also free to have a public agency serve it and to get certified copies of the order from the court.1
Many protection order cases are handled without a lawyer. However, it can often be helpful to have one represent you in court. If you believe that the abuser will have a lawyer or if there are complicated issues to be raised in your case, legal representation may be especially important.
For a list of legal organizations, go to our Guam Finding a Lawyer page. If you are going to be representing yourself in court, our Preparing for Court – By Yourself section may be useful to you.
1 7 Guam Code § 40A104
