American Samoa § 45.0350 - Delinquent child
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0350 — Delinquent child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.0350. Delinquent child
(a) If a child has been adjudicated as being delinquent, the Court shall enter a decree of disposition containing 1 or more of the following provisions which the Court finds appropriate: (1) The Court may make any disposition, or combination of dispositions when appropriate, under subsection (a) of 45.0352, except that any delinquent child committed to the Corrections Bureau may be placed in any training school or any other facility, or other disposition may be made, which the bureau may determine as provided by law; (2) The Court may commit a person 18 years of age or older to the Bureau if he is adjudicated delinquent for an act committed prior to his 18th birthday or upon revocation of probation; (3) The Court may sentence a person who is 18 years of age or older on the date of a dispositional hearing to the Territorial Correctional Facility for a period not to exceed an aggregate total of 180 days, which may be served consecutively or in intervals, if he is adjudicated delinquent for an act committed prior to his 18th birthday (4) The Court may impose a fine of not more than $300. (b) The Court may grant a new hearing under 45.0362. Research Guide: CRS 19-3-113.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.0350
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0350 cover?
Section 45.0350 ("Delinquent child") 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 § 45.0350?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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