American Samoa § 46.2401 - Stay of execution.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2401 — Stay of execution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2401. Stay of execution.
Pending the hearing and determination of an appeal, execution of the final sentence of the High Court, except a sentence of death, will not be stayed unless the appellate division, the trial division, or the Chief Justice orders a stay for cause shown and upon such terms as it or he may fix.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.2401
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2401 cover?
Section 46.2401 ("Stay of execution.") 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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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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