American Samoa § 46.3513 - Death penalty
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3513 — Death penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.3513. Death penalty
Persons convicted of the offense of murder in the 1st degree shall, if the judge or jury so recommends after complying with the provisions of 46.3510 through 46.3512 and 46.3514, be punished by death. If the judge or jury does not recommend the imposition of the death penalty on a finding of guilty of murder in the 1st degree, the convicted person is punished by imprisonment by the corrections division for life and is not to be eligible for probation or parole until he has served a minimum of 40 years of his sentence. Research Guide: MCC 565 .008, 15 ASC 541
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.3513
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3513 cover?
Section 46.3513 ("Death penalty") 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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