American Samoa § 46.2502 - Performance of labor during confinement.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2502 — Performance of labor during confinement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2502. Performance of labor during confinement.
An able-bodied person confined in prison as punishment for an offense may be required to perform labor during the whole or any part of the time of the sentence unless the sentence provides otherwise. The labor required may be ordinary labor in the case of males and light labor in the case of females.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.2502
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2502 cover?
Section 46.2502 ("Performance of labor during confinement.") 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 § 46.2502?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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