American Samoa § 41.0510 - Arrest without a warrant.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 41.0510 — Arrest without a warrant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.0510. Arrest without a warrant.
(a) Any immigration officer shall have power without warrant to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in American Samoa. (b) Any immigration officer may arrest without a warrant any alien who in his presence or view is entering or attempting to enter American Samoa in violation of any law or regulation made in pursuance of law regulating the admission, exclusion or expulsion of aliens, and may arrest any alien in American Samoa if he has reason to believe that the alien is in American Samoa in violation of any such law or regulation and is likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained for his arrest. (c) The person making the arrest without a warrant in accordance with this section shall immediately thereafter make an affidavit and apply to a member of the Board for an order of arrest and commitment, until the Board’s next meeting, of the person under arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 41.0510
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 41.0510 cover?
Section 41.0510 ("Arrest without a warrant.") 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 § 41.0510?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 41.0510" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 41.0510 apply to my situation?
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