American Samoa § 3.1003 - Acting Chief Justice.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 3.1003 — Acting Chief Justice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.1003. Acting Chief Justice.
In the event of the disability, disqualification, or absence from the territory of the Chief Justice or in case of a vacancy in that office, the duties of the Chief Justice shall be performed temporarily by one of the following designees as Acting Chief Justice, in the order of precedence listed; in case of the disability, disqualification, or absence from the territory of any of those listed, the next in order of precedence shall serve as Acting Chief Justice: (1) Associate Justice (if more than one, in order of seniority in office); (2) acting Associate Justice (if more than one, in order of seniority in office). Amendments: 1978 In opening paragraph, substituted reference to “duties of Chief Justice” for reference to “judicial duties of Chief Justice”. Paragraph (3): deleted “land and titles division” following “Chief Associate Judge”. 1979 Deleted paragraphs (3) and (4).
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 3.1003
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 3.1003 cover?
Section 3.1003 ("Acting Chief Justice.") 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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