Title 46 — Criminal Justice
42 chapters · 423 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 46.0101 Legislative declaration
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The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Crime and delinquency are complex social problems requiring the attention and efforts of the criminal justice system, and the people of American Samoa. (2) The function of the criminal justice system must be coordinated more efficientl…
A.S.C.A. § 46.0102 Creation-Composition-Staffing
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(a) There is within the executive branch the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Board which is under the jurisdiction of the Governor. (b) The Board consists of 14 members appointed by the Governor. Members are selected from among residents of the Territory who are represen…
A.S.C.A. § 46.0103 Meetings-Quorum-Committees-Rules
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(a) The Board shall meet quarterly, and at other times designated by the chairman. (b) 7 members constitute a quorum. (c) The Board may establish committees it considers advisable and proper. (d) All meetings of the Board at which public business is discussed or final action is t…
A.S.C.A. § 46.0104 Powers and duties
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The Board shall: (1) serve as the Territorial Planning Agency under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 as amended, and other related federal acts; (2) advise and assist the Governor in developing …