American Samoa § 46.2531 - Halfway house funding.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2531 — Halfway house funding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2531. Halfway house funding.
Inmate residents of a halfway house are required to share the cost of the American Samoa Government contract on a basis to be determined by the Commissioner and clearly listed in the contractual agreement. (a) Payment of room and board shall be made by the inmate directly to the Treasurer each payday in the manner prescribed by section 46.2509, Inmate earnings. Failure to make such payment will result in the inmate’s immediate removal from the rehabilitative release program. (b) When extenuating circumstances warrant, the Commissioner or the court may waive the payment of such fees by an inmate. The Commissioner shall immediately report such waivers, whether made by the Commissioner or the court, to the Treasurer.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.2531
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2531 cover?
Section 46.2531 ("Halfway house funding.") 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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