Title 13 — Health and Economic Welfare Services
14 chapters · 196 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 13.0501 Birth and death certificates
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(a) Certificates of birth and death shall be completed by the Department of Medical Services of the Government of American Samoa and forwarded to the Registrar of Vital Statistics as soon as possible, but in no event more than 6 months after birth, (b) The Registrar shall charge …
A.S.C.A. § 13.0510 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (a) “Affidavit” means a written statement executed under oath by a person who at the time of birth was of sufficient age to have knowledge of the facts of birth and shall include the full name of the person whose birth is sought to be registered, the name…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0511 Reporting of births and deaths
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(a) The birth of every child shall be reported promptly to the pulenuu of the village where the child was born, together with such further particulars as the pulenuu may request. Within 30 days from the date of birth, the child shall be footprinted on a birth certificate provided…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0512 Fathers of illegitimates—Entry of name on records
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The father of an illegitimate child is not required to give information under this chapter regarding the birth of the child, and the father’s name may not be entered on the records unless requested in writing by both the mother and the person acknowledging himself to be the fathe…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0513 Delayed registration of birth— Application—Form and contents
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(a) An application may be filed with the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the delayed registration of birth of any person born in this territory whose birth is not registered. Such application may be made only by the person whose birth is sought to be registered if he is 18 year…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0514 Delayed registration of birth— Supporting evidence
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(a) When a birth is sought to be registered under this chapter and the date of application is less than 7 years following the date of birth, only one affidavit, of either the physician or other attendant at birth, or of the mother or father of the person whose birth is sought to …
A.S.C.A. § 13.0515 Delayed registration of birth— Review of application
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(a) Upon receipt by the Registrar of Vital Statistics of an application for delayed registration of birth, and payment of a reasonable fee to be set by the Registrar, the Registrar shall review the application, together with the affidavits and accompanying documentary evidence, a…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0516 Delayed certificate of birth—Evidence in judicial proceedings
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Delayed certificates of birth issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be considered as evidence in any action or proceeding involving estates or decedents or in any proceeding to establish heirship unless the affidavit of at least one person who knew the facts was filed at the …
A.S.C.A. § 13.0517 Identification cards
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(a) The Registrar of Vital Statistics is authorized and directed to prepare application forms necessary to issue an identification card to any American Samoan who requests one. The forms shall contain information required by the Registrar and be accompanied by such affidavits and…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0520 Procedure upon discovery of dead body—Report required
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(a) In case any dead body is found, and in case of any accidental death or death allegedly caused by unlawful means, the pulenuu shall report it without delay to the Attorney General for investigation. If such is not possible, the report shall be made to the local representative …
A.S.C.A. § 13.0521 Making of required report relieves others of duty to report
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A report required by this chapter, when made by one of several persons responsible for making it, shall relieve the others of the duty to report. History: 1968, PL 10-55.
A.S.C.A. § 13.0522 Autopsies
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(a) When any person dies, and the cause of death cannot otherwise be satisfactorily ascertained, an autopsy of the body to discover the cause of death may be performed if the Attorney General certifies in writing that the autopsy is necessary for the detection of possible crime, …
A.S.C.A. § 13.0523 Burial permits
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(a) The body of a deceased Samoan shall not be buried until a burial permit has been issued by the county chief or his authorized representative. (b) The body of a deceased non-Samoan shall not be buried until a burial permit has been issued by the Attorney General. History: 1962…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0530 Amendment of incorrect birth, death, or marriage record
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(a) Whenever the facts are not correctly stated in any certificate of birth, death, or marriage already registered, the person asserting the error may make an affidavit under oath stating the changes necessary to make the record correct, supported by the affidavit of one other pe…
A.S.C.A. § 13.0540 Violation-Penalty
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Any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and upon conviction, sentenced accordingly. History: 1968, PL 10-55; amd 1980, PL 16-90 § 54. Amendments: 1980 Amended to conform with penalties provided for in Title 46, Criminal Justice…