American Samoa § 22.0807 - Uniform traffic ticket and complaint

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0807 — Uniform traffic ticket and complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22.0807. Uniform traffic ticket and complaint

(a) In the event of any violation of a provision of this title resulting in a misdemeanor or an infraction, proceedings may be instituted by the serving of a summons upon the violator. (b) The summons shall be signed by a police officer of American Samoa and shall be substantially in the form known as the “Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint-Summons. (c) No code section need be specified in the summons in any case in which the charged violation is specifically designated through the use of indicated boxes provided on the uniform ticket and complaint. (d) The summons may contain other information pertinent to the charged offense and such forms for appearance, plea and waiver as are necessary under 22.0815 et seq.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0807

What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0807 cover?

Section 22.0807 ("Uniform traffic ticket and complaint") 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.

How do I cite American Samoa § 22.0807?

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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?

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