American Samoa § 46.0911 - Authority of arresting officer.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.0911 — Authority of arresting officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.0911. Authority of arresting officer.
Every officer or other person empowered to make the arrest shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as the Attorney General, Public Safety Commissioner, the sheriff and other officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with the like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.0911
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.0911 cover?
Section 46.0911 ("Authority of arresting officer.") 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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