American Samoa § 46.1221 - Summons.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1221 — Summons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.1221. Summons.
(a) When a complaint is laid before the Chief Justice, Associate Justice or an Associate Judge, of the commission of a public offense triable in American Samoa, the justice or judge may, in lieu of issuing a warrant of arrest and commitment, issue a summons commanding and directing the defendant to appear before a specified court at a time certain in the future to answer to the charge. The offense charged must be stated in the summons. (b) If the defendant fails to appear before the court specified, in response to the summons, the justice or judge may issue a warrant of arrest and commitment in the manner provided in this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.1221
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1221 cover?
Section 46.1221 ("Summons.") 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 § 46.1221?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 46.1221 apply to my situation?
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