American Samoa § 46.1521 - Requests for exemption or excuse.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1521 — Requests for exemption or excuse., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.1521. Requests for exemption or excuse.
If a person who is exempt or who believes himself to be entitled to be excused from jury duty, is summoned as a juror, he may, even though he did not request exemption or excuse previously, or was not exempted or excused by the jury commission, make his request for exemption or excuse to the judge of the court. The request may be made to the clerk or marshal, who shall deliver it to the judge, and if sufficient in substance, it shall be received as an excuse for nonattendance in person.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.1521
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1521 cover?
Section 46.1521 ("Requests for exemption or excuse.") 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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