American Samoa § 45.2021 - Central registry
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.2021 — Central registry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2021. Central registry
There is a single telephone number that all persons, whether mandated by law or not, may use to report cases of suspected child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect and that all persons so authorized by this chapter may use for determining the existence of prior records in order to evaluate the condition or circumstances of the child before them. The oral telephone reports are immediately transmitted by the central registry to the Director of Health together with any previous report concerning the subject of the report or any other pertinent information. Research Guide: 21 ASC 2912.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 45.2021
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 45.2021 cover?
Section 45.2021 ("Central registry") 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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