American Samoa § 13.0520 - Procedure upon discovery of dead body—Report required.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0520 — Procedure upon discovery of dead body—Report required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.0520. Procedure upon discovery of dead body—Report required.
(a) In case any dead body is found, and in case of any accidental death or death allegedly caused by unlawful means, the pulenuu shall report it without delay to the Attorney General for investigation. If such is not possible, the report shall be made to the local representative of the Department of Health, who is authorized to act as coroner to investigate and report his findings to the Attorney General. (b) The body shall not be removed until the arrival of the Attorney General or investigating officer unless necessary to prevent probable loss or mutilation of the body. (c) No burial may take place until approved by the Attorney General.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 13.0520 cover?
Section 13.0520 ("Procedure upon discovery of dead body—Report required.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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