Guam

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Overview

If you were convicted of a controlled substance case between 1995 and 2005, the record can be expunged after you complete treatment. You have to file a petition in court to start the process, and if you meet the criteria, the judge has to expunge the record.
With certain exceptions, if you were convicted and later received a pardon, the record can be expunged. If you meet the criteria and present the pardon to the custodian of record, the record will be expunged.

With certain exceptions, if you successfully completed a deferred adjudication program for a first-time controlled substance offense, the record can be expunged when your case is discharged and dismissed. You have to file a petition in court to start the process, and if you meet the criteria, the judge has to expunge the record.

If your case ended in acquittal, declined prosecution, or the expiration of the limitations period without an action being commenced the record can be expunged. . If you meet the criteria and present the pardon to the custodian of record, the record will be expunged.

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Policies

Convictions

Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court following successful completion of drug treatment in a controlled substance case from 1995 through 2005, so long as the person has no other controlled substance conviction and no subsequent conviction involving violence. 9 GCA § 67.412(c)(1).
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Records relating to arrest and court proceedings are expunged following a pardon. 8 GCA § 11.10.
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Diversion/Deferral Program

Records relating to arrest and court proceedings can be expunged by the court following dismissal pursuant to deferred adjudication in a first controlled substance possession case. 9 GCA § 67.412.
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Non-Conviction Arrests

Records relating to arrest and court proceedings are expunged upon acquittal, declined prosecution, or expiration of the limitations period without an action being commenced. 8 GCA § 11.10.
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Juvenile Record Clearance Overview

Court Records

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be sealed or destroyed in Guam. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice.

Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information.   

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview  

Most juvenile records should be automatically sealed when you turn 18. You should not have to do anything to get the record sealed.
If the court extended jurisdiction over your case until you turn 21, your record should be automatically sealed when you turn 21. You should not have to do anything to get the record sealed.
Juvenile records are automatically destroyed 10 years after your case is filed. You should not have to do anything to get the record destroyed.

Find a Lawyer 

If you think you might be eligible to have your record sealed or destroyed, find a lawyer who may be able to help you. Some lawyers might help you for free, although you may still need to pay a fee to file the paperwork in court.

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies

Court Records

A record relating to a delinquency proceeding will be destroyed ten years after the filing of the proceeding. 19 GCA § 5124(c).
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Court Records and Law Enforcement Records

Records relating to delinquency proceedings will be sealed upon the person's turning 18, or 21 in matters where the court extended jurisdiction to age 21. 19 GCA § 5124(a).
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Find A Lawyer

Legal service providers located in the state.

Contact information for legal aid organizations, bar associations, and other organizations that engage in record clearance work is provided for informational purposes only. The NRRC does not endorse or recommend any organization or individual referenced on the site. If you are a legal service provider who offers record clearance services, please contact us.

Guam Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Service area: Island-wide

Court Forms & Resources

No forms or resources available.