American Samoa § 45.2004 - Evidence of abuse
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.2004 — Evidence of abuse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2004. Evidence of abuse
(a) Any person who is required, or authorized, by 45.2002 to report known or sus-pected child abuse or neglect who has before him a child he reasonably believes has been abused or neglected may take or cause to be taken color photographs of the areas of trauma visible on the child. If medically indicated, the person may take or cause to be taken X-rays of the child. (b) Any color photographs or X-rays which show evidence of child abuse shall be immediately forwarded to a receiving agency. Research Guide: CRS 19-10-106, 21 ASC 2904.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.2004 cover?
Section 45.2004 ("Evidence of abuse") 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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