American Samoa § 47.0102 - Definitions.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 47.0102 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.0102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) “Domestic or family violence” means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a family or household member, but does not include acts of self-defense: (A) Attempting to cause or causing physical harm to another family or household member: (B) Placing a family or household member in fear of physical harm; or (C) Causing a family or household member to engage involuntarily in sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.(2) “Family or household members” include: (A) Adults or minors who are current or former spouses; (B) Adults or minors who live together or who have lived together; (C) Adults or minors who are dating or who have dated; (D) Adults or minors who are engaged in or who have engaged in a sexual relationship; (E) Adults or minors who are related by blood or adoption; (F) Adults or minors who are related or formerly related by marriage; (G) Persons who have a child in common; and (H) Minor children of a person in a relationship that is described in paragraphs(A) through(H).
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Section 47.0102 ("Definitions.") 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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