American Samoa § 47.0201 - Eligible petitioners for order.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 47.0201 — Eligible petitioners for order., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.0201. Eligible petitioners for order.
(a) A person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence. (b) A parent, guardian, or other representative may file a petition for an order for protection on behalf of a child against a family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence. (c) There is no minimum requirement of residency to petition for an order for protection.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 47.0201
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 47.0201 cover?
Section 47.0201 ("Eligible petitioners for order.") 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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