American Samoa § 45.0330 - Adjudicatory hearing
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0330 — Adjudicatory hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.0330. Adjudicatory hearing
At the adjudicatory hearing, which is conducted as provided in 45.0124, the court considers whether the allegations of the petition are supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt in cases concerning delinquent children or children in need of supervision or by a preponderance of the evidence in cases concerning neglected or dependent children; except that jurisdictional matters of the age and residence of the child is considered admitted by or on behalf of the child unless specifically denied prior to the adjudicatory hearing. Research Guide: CRS 19-3-106.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.0330
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0330 cover?
Section 45.0330 ("Adjudicatory hearing") 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 § 45.0330?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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