American Samoa § 46.0917 - Admission to bail by bond.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.0917 — Admission to bail by bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.0917. Admission to bail by bond.
Unless the offense with which the prisoner is charged is shown to be an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, the High Court of American Samoa must admit the person arrested to bail by bond or undertaking with sufficient sureties and in such sum as the court deems proper for his appearance before it at a time specified in such bond or undertaking, and for his surrender to be arrested upon the warrant of the Governor of this Territory.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.0917
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.0917 cover?
Section 46.0917 ("Admission to bail by bond.") 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 § 46.0917?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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