American Samoa § 45.0343 - Certification hearing
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0343 — Certification hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.0343. Certification hearing
(a) In a hearing as provided in 45.0340, if the court finds that it should certify the child for criminal proceedings as an adult, it shall enter an order to that effect; except, that, the order shall be null and void if the Attorney General fails to file any information in the Court within 5 days of issuance of the written order of certification, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and Court holidays. Upon failure of the Attorney General to file any information, the Court retains jurisdiction and proceeds under 45.0330 to 45.0335. (b) As a condition of the certification, the Court in its discretion may provide that a child continues to be held in detention pending the filing of any information in the Court. Where the child has made bond in proceedings in the Court, it continues in full force and effect unless modified by order of the Court.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.0343
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0343 cover?
Section 45.0343 ("Certification hearing") 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.
How do I cite American Samoa § 45.0343?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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