American Samoa § 46.3516 - Effect of finding unconstitutional provisions.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3516 — Effect of finding unconstitutional provisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.3516. Effect of finding unconstitutional provisions.
If the United States Supreme Court or the High Court of American Samoa declares the death penalty to be in violation of any provision of the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of American Samoa, any killing in which the death penalty could otherwise be properly imposed shall be charged and, if convicted, punished as provided by law, except that, the defendant shall not be eligible for probation or parole until he has served a minimum of 40 years of his sentence. Research Guide: MCC 565 .016
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.3516
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3516 cover?
Section 46.3516 ("Effect of finding unconstitutional provisions.") 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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