American Samoa § 46.1309 - Treatment as outpatient.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1309 — Treatment as outpatient., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.1309. Treatment as outpatient.
A defendant in a criminal case whose mental incompetence or insanity has been stipulated by the parties, or who has been found incompetent or insane under 46.1301 through 46.1310 and 46.3216, may, by stipulation of the parties and the permission of the court, be treated as an outpatient of a mental health facility without required confinement. In that instance the court may make orders as it sees fit for the mental treatment and physical placement of the defendant. Research Guide: 15 ASC 7809.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.1309
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1309 cover?
Section 46.1309 ("Treatment as outpatient.") 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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