American Samoa § 46.1806 - Sentencing
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1806 — Sentencing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.1806. Sentencing
(a) If a village court finds an accused guilty it may sentence the accused to the penalty provided in the village regulations. If permitted by the village regulations, the village court, upon conviction, may impose a fine not to exceed $100 or may require the accused to perform labor for the village under the supervision of the pulenu’u not to exceed 25 hours total or 8 hours in any day, or both. (b) The court shall have the discretion to suspend sentences or impose lesser penalties than are provided in the village regulations but the court may not impose a penalty greater than that provided in the regulations. (c) Fines shall be paid to the Clerk of the High Court. Reviser’s Comment: This section, originally codified as 15 ASC 6401, was repealed by PL 16-43, and later amended by PL 16-52.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.1806
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1806 cover?
Section 46.1806 ("Sentencing") 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 § 46.1806?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1806" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 46.1806 apply to my situation?
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