Recently updated on September 22nd, 2025 at 04:20 am
By answering a series of guided questions, this website will help you
complete the forms you need to ask for Stalking Protection from the Superior Court of Guam.
There is NO FEE to use this website.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help determine whether submitting a Victim Impact Statement in Alabama is appropriate for your situation.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of looking at the legal forms themselves, you will be guided through a series of detailed questions. These will gather the necessary information topic by topic. The questions are in plain language, and easy to understand for non-lawyers. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate the official court forms with your responses printed on them.
3. Consult Advocate (Optional)
You can consult a victim advocate or a pro bono (free) lawyer to get guidance on preparing your Victim Impact Statement. These resources are typically funded by the government and are free of charge. An advocate or lawyer can help you review your statement, explain the court process, and discuss how the crime has affected you. Only lawyers can provide legal advice, but most advocates have experience supporting victims through the sentencing process and can guide you through this important step.
4. File with the Clerk
You can file a Stalking Protection Order (SPO) through the Superior Court of Guam – Family Violence Court. The petition may be submitted by the victim or a legal representative.
It must be filed with the court, ideally soon after the incident has been reported. You can file in person at the Guam Judicial Center in Hagåtña.
Include any supporting documents, such as police reports or medical records. The court may request more information or set a hearing date.
Process
Step 1
Check Eligibility
Before filing for a Stalking Protection Order in Guam, confirm that you are eligible. You may qualify if someone has engaged in a pattern of unwanted contact, surveillance, following, or harassing behavior that causes you emotional distress or fear for your safety. The respondent does not have to be a family or household member. You must also show that the stalking occurred in Guam or that the respondent is currently within Guam’s jurisdiction.
Step 2
Complete the Petition
Fill out the petition form by clearly describing specific incidents of stalking. Include details like dates, times, places, methods of contact (calls, texts, showing up in person), and how it made you feel threatened or harassed. The more specific you are, the stronger your case will be.
Step 3
File for Temporary Protection (Ex Parte)
Submit your completed petition and affidavit to the clerk at the Superior Court of Guam. If the judge finds that you are in immediate danger, they may issue a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) the same day, without notifying the respondent in advance (this is called an ex parte order).
Step 4
Service of the Order
If a temporary order is granted, the court will arrange for the respondent to be officially served with the documents. This is typically handled by Court Marshals or law enforcement, and you will not need to pay any service fees. The order becomes enforceable once the respondent is served.
Step 5
Attend the Show Cause Hearing
A Show Cause Hearing will be scheduled, usually within 10 days of filing. You and the respondent will appear before a judge to present your sides. You can bring evidence such as screenshots, call logs, or witness statements. You may represent yourself or have a lawyer with you.
Step 6
Permanent Protection Order Decision
If the court is convinced that stalking occurred or is likely to happen again, it may issue a Permanent Protection Order. The order can require the respondent to stay away from your home, work, or school, stop contacting you, and may include other conditions for your safety.
Step 7
Enforcement & Duration
Once the final order is issued and served, it becomes a legal order. If the respondent violates any terms, they may be arrested and face criminal charges. The order typically remains in effect for a set period (often 1 to 2 years), but you can request an extension if needed.
FAQs
RESOURCES
Guam Legal Services Corporation Disability Law Center
Guam's Protection and Advocacy agency providing free legal services to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities since 1999.
- (671) 477‑9811
- 434 W. O’Brien Dr, Suite 102, Hagåtña, GU 96910
Office of the Attorney General of Guam
The Crime Victims’ Response Unit provides legal advocacy and support services to crime victims, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices heard throughout the criminal justice process.
- (671) 475‑3406
- 134 W. Soledad Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 412 Hagatna, GU 96910
Micronesian Resource Center One Stop Shop
A Guam-based nonprofit empowering children and families through education, support, and community development.
- (671) 789‑1265
- 125 Tun Jesus Crisostomo Street, Tamuning GU 96913
Court Forms Created This website guides you through all the necessary steps to complete your Domestic Violence Protection Order and submit it to the court as part of your request for legal protection.
Core Forms
- Form A1 Petition for Temporary Order of Protection and Order to Show Cause
- Form A2 Marshals Service Information Form
- Form A3 Order to Show Cause Temporary Order of Protection
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Case Cover Sheet
Proposed Orders
- Protection Order