American Samoa § 45.0203 - Release of child.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0203 — Release of child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.0203. Release of child.
After notification pursuant to 45.0202, the child shall be released to the care of his parents or other responsible adult, unless his immediate welfare or the protection of the community requires that he be detained. The parent or other person to whom the child is released may be required to sign a written promise, on forms supplied by the Court, to bring the child to the Court at a time set, or to be set, by the Court. Research Guide: CRS 19-2-102.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.0203
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0203 cover?
Section 45.0203 ("Release of child.") 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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