American Samoa § 45.0410 - Who may be adopted.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0410 — Who may be adopted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45.0410. Who may be adopted.

Any child under 18 years of age present in the territory at the time the petition for adoption is filed and legally available for adoption under 45.0412 may be adopted. Upon approval of the Court, a person 18 years of age or older but under 21 years of age may be adopted as a child, and all provisions of this chapter referring to the adoption of a child apply to that person. Research Guide: CRS 194-105,17 ASC 653.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.0410 cover?

Section 45.0410 ("Who may be adopted.") 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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