Title 3 — Judicial
6 chapters · 53 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 3.0101 Vesting of judicial power
0.3K chars
The judicial power of American Samoa shall be vested in a High Court of American Samoa, a district court, and a village court in each village. History: 1969, PL 11-54; amd 1979, 16-28 § 3. Amendments: 1979 Deleted provision for district court in each village and added provisions …
A.S.C.A. § 3.0102 Administration of judiciary
0.3K chars
The judicial branch of the government, which by the terms of the Constitution is independent of the executive and legislative branches, shall be under the administration and supervision of the Chief Justice of American Samoa. History: 1962, 7-36; 1969, PL 11-54.
A.S.C.A. § 3.0103 Jurisdiction of court
1.0K chars
(a) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction in civil cases over persons residing or found in American Samoa, or who have been duly summoned or voluntarily appear. (b) Any person, firm or corporation, whether or not a citizen or resident of this Territory, who, in person or thr…
A.S.C.A. § 3.0104 Court proceedings to be public
0.1K chars
The proceedings of every court shall be public, except when otherwise ordered by the court for good cause. History: 1962, PL 7-36.
A.S.C.A. § 3.0105 Disposition of fines and costs
0.2K chars
The Clerk of the High Court shall periodically transmit to the Treasurer of the Government all fines and costs collected in the High Court. History: 1962, PL 7-36, 1969, PL 11-54.
A.S.C.A. § 3.0106 Judicial council
0.9K chars
The High Court shall provide for the appointment of a Judicial Council which shall serve in an advisory capacity only. The Judicial Council shall give continuing consideration to the administration of justice in the courts of the Territory. It shall make reports and recommendatio…