Jurisdiction

The authority and jurisdiction of the government of Guam extends to all places within its boundaries and, in certain circumstances specified in the Criminal and Correctional Code (Title 9 of this Code), to actions occurring outside of Guam’s boundaries. The jurisdiction of Guam over parties found, acts performed and offenses committed on property owned by the United States shall be concurrent with the jurisdiction of the United States, unless the jurisdiction of Guam has been specifically excluded by an Order of the President of the United States. CH. 4 POLITICAL AUTHORITY; JURISDICTION