American Samoa § 45.0303 - Informal adjustment
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0303 — Informal adjustment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.0303. Informal adjustment
(a) Efforts to effect informal adjustment may extend no longer than 6 months. (b) In any informal adjustment, the Court for its designated agency shall, during the period of informal adjustment, periodically counsel and guide the child and his parents, guardian, or legal custodian in a constructive manner designed to promote rehabilitation using the methods as provided in subsection (c) of 45.0502 as well as requiring any 1 or more of the conditions of probation that are authorized under 46.2205. (c) No child may be handled by informal adjustment where the child referred to the Court by any person has had any sustained petition for delinquency in the preceding 12 months or has been handled by informal adjustment for a delinquent act in the preceding 12 months. Research Guide: CRS 19-3-101.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.0303
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0303 cover?
Section 45.0303 ("Informal adjustment") 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 § 45.0303?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0303" (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?
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How does American Samoa § 45.0303 apply to my situation?
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