American Samoa § 46.2528 - Inmate earnings.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2528 — Inmate earnings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2528. Inmate earnings.
The net earnings of each inmate participating in the rehabilitative release program shall be forwarded to the Treasurer for deposit to the account of the inmate in a rehabilitative release account in the Territorial Treasury for the sole benefit of the inmate. Such wages may be disbursed or expended by the inmate for the following purposes and in the following order. (a) The cost of the inmate’s keep in a halfway house as determined by section 46.2511 as a cost sharing contribution. Such money will be paid directly to the private institution pursuant to section 46.2512 halfway house funding; (b) Court ordered support of inmate’s dependents, if any; (c) Court-ordered restitution, if any; (d) Contribution to any indemnification program established by law to aid victims of crime, provided the contribution must not be more than 10 percent of the gross wages; (e) The balance shall be disbursed to the inmate.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.2528
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.2528 cover?
Section 46.2528 ("Inmate earnings.") 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 § 46.2528?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 46.2528 apply to my situation?
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