American Samoa § 46.4626 - Escape from custody.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4626 — Escape from custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.4626. Escape from custody.

(a) A person commits the crime of escape from custody if, while being held in custody after arrest for any crime, he escapes from custody. (b) Escape from custody is a class A misdemeanor unless: (1) it is effected by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or by holding any person as hostage, then escape from custody is a class A felony; or (2) the person escaping is under arrest for a felony, then escape from custody is a class D felony. Research Guide: MCC 575.200, 15 ASC 382.

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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4626 cover?

Section 46.4626 ("Escape from custody.") 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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