American Samoa § 46.2303 - Imposition of sentence for felony and misdemeanor.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2303 — Imposition of sentence for felony and misdemeanor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2303. Imposition of sentence for felony and misdemeanor.
(a) When a sentence of imprisonment for a felony is imposed, the court shall commit the defendant to the custody of the corrections division for the term imposed under 46.2301, or until released under procedures established elsewhere by law. (b) When an extended sentence of imprisonment is imposed pursuant to 46.2305 et seq., the court shall commit the defendant to the custody of the corrections division for the maximum prison term of the sentence imposed under 46.2301. (c) A sentence of imprisonment for a misdemeanor shall be for a definite term and the court shall commit the defendant to the Territorial Correctional Facility or other authorized penal institution for the term of his sentence or until released under procedures established elsewhere by law. Research Guide: MCC 558.011, 28 ASC 1, 28 ASC 4, 28 ASC 404, 28 ASC 405.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2303 cover?
Section 46.2303 ("Imposition of sentence for felony and misdemeanor.") 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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