American Samoa § 45.1002 - Plans for shelter and detention services.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.1002 — Plans for shelter and detention services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45.1002. Plans for shelter and detention services.

The Bureau and the Office of Youth Development, with the advice of the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Board, develops respective plans for providing detention and shelter facilities, and services for children pending Court action. The plans shall: include projected numbers of children to be served by type of service, including diagnosis, evaluation, and location; recommend the content and scope of detention and shelter services; and set forth the estimated cost of services and facilities which are recommended, including any alterations or remodeling of existing facilities. Research Guide: CRS 19-8-120.

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

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Section 45.1002 ("Plans for shelter and detention services.") 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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