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Restraining Orders

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Updated: 
October 31, 2023

Can I have my out-of-state protection order changed, extended, or canceled in Guam?

Generally, only the state that issued your protection order can change, extend, or cancel the order. You cannot have this done by a court in Guam.

To have your order changed, extended, or canceled, you will likely have to file a motion or petition in the court where the order was issued. You may be able to request that you attend the court hearing by telephone or electronic means rather than in person, so that you do not need to return to the state where the abuser is living. To find out more information about how to modify a restraining order, see the Restraining Orders page for the state where your order was issued.

If your order does expire while you are living in Guam, you may be able to get a new one issued in Guam but this may be difficult to do if no new incidents of abuse have occurred in Guam. To find out more information on how to get a protective order in Guam, visit our GU Domestic Violence Restraining Orders page.