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 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-A.S.C.A. § 46.2801(a)\\ +American Samoa requires tier I offenders to register for 15 years, tier II offenders to register for 25 years and tier III offenders to register for life. Appendix I. American Samoa Territory Statutes\\ 
-[[https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7264:462801-registration-of-persons-convicted-of-offenses-against-a-victim-who-is-a-child&catid=744:chapter-28-registration-of-offenders&Itemid=172|https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7264:462801-registration-of-persons-convicted-of-offenses-against-a-victim-who-is-a-child&catid=744:chapter-28-registration-of-offenders&Itemid=172]]+[[https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf|https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-Per a new law, registration is every 180 days for 25 years. Tier II offenders may have their registration periods reduced to 10 years if they maintain a clean record for 10 consecutive years.\\+SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION & RELATED REQUIREMENTS (UNITED STATES TERRITORIES AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION) AMERICAN SAMOA. 4 Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 46.2801 (2011) Registration of persons convicted of offenses against a victim who is a child (Page4).\\
 Official links needed!\\ Official links needed!\\
-[[https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/323881/american-samoa-now-has-sex-offender-registry|https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/323881/american-samoa-now-has-sex-offender-registry]]+[[https://ndaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Sex-Offender-Registry_US-Territories-and-Federal_2013.pdf|https://ndaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Sex-Offender-Registry_US-Territories-and-Federal_2013.pdf]]
  
 === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===+Tier I- 15 years, annual verification\\ 
 +Tier II- 25 years, semiannual verification\\ 
 +Tier III- Lifetime, quarterly verification\\ 
 +See pg. 7: [[https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf|https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === 
 + 
 +No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-None known.+It appears to be no. 
 + 
 +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
 + 
 +No.
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===
 +
 +Page 3 to 5.\\
 +[[https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf|https://smart.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh231/files/media/document/american-samoa.pdf]]
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-For Tier 2 citizens, Tier 2 offenders may have their registration periods reduced to 10 years if they maintain a clean record for 10 consecutive years.\\+Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 46.2803 (2011). Continued registration not required when underlying conviction is reversed, vacated, or set aside (Page 7).\\
 No statute number found.\\ No statute number found.\\
-[[https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/341556/american-samoa-amends-act-governing-sex-offender-registration|https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/341556/american-samoa-amends-act-governing-sex-offender-registration]]+[[https://ndaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Sex-Offender-Registry_US-Territories-and-Federal_2013.pdf|https://ndaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Sex-Offender-Registry_US-Territories-and-Federal_2013.pdf]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting your state? ===
  
-No statutes found.+46.2801(d)(8)\\ 
 +More than 14 days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year.\\ 
 +[[https://asbar.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/criminal.pdf|https://asbar.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/criminal.pdf]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? ===
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 46.2801(d)(8) offenders who reside in American Samoa for school or employment for more than 14 days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year\\ 46.2801(d)(8) offenders who reside in American Samoa for school or employment for more than 14 days or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year\\
 [[https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=744&Itemid=172|https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=744&Itemid=172]] [[https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=744&Itemid=172|https://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=744&Itemid=172]]
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 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-test+[[https://new.asbar.org/section/title-46-criminal-justice/chapter-36-sexual-offenses/|https://new.asbar.org/section/title-46-criminal-justice/chapter-36-sexual-offenses/]] 
 + 
 +=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? === 
 + 
 +No. 
 + 
 +=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === 
 + 
 +No. 
 + 
 +=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === 
 + 
 +47.0701 and 47.0702 are conditions of parole for perpetrator convicted of crime involving domestic or family violence, but may also apply to other offenses.\\ 
 +[[https://asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-07-probation-and-parole/|https://asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-07-probation-and-parole/]] 
 + 
 +=== What are the state civil commitment laws? === 
 + 
 +None. 
 + 
 +=== What is the age of consent? === 
 + 
 +Sexual abuse is defined as 16 or under\\ 
 +[[https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/46-3604-rape/|https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/46-3604-rape/]] 
 + 
 +=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === 
 + 
 +No. 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Info for State Advocates ===== 
 + 
 +=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === 
 + 
 +Misdemeanors in American Samoa - you never lose the right to vote if convicted of a misdemeanor, even while incarcerated.\\ 
 +You can vote while awaiting trial for any charge, even if incarcerated, as long as you have not lost your right to vote due to a prior conviction.\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Felony convictions in American Samoa - you lose the right to vote while incarcerated if you are convicted of a felony. Your rights can be restored.\\ 
 +[[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/american-samoa|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/american-samoa]] 
 + 
 +=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === 
 + 
 +American Samoa Sex Offender Registry\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/]] 
 + 
 +=== How does the state’s legislative process work? === 
 + 
 +OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE U.S. TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA\\ 
 +[[https://www.americansamoa.gov/|https://www.americansamoa.gov/]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +Court Information\\ 
 +[[https://new.asbar.org/category/about-the-bar/court-information/|https://new.asbar.org/category/about-the-bar/court-information/]] 
 + 
 +=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === 
 + 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx]] 
 + 
 +=== Best keywords are: === 
 + 
 +American Samoa bills / bill tracker 
 + 
 +=== Sign up for notifications of bill movement: === 
 + 
 +Bill Tracker\\ 
 +[[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/american_samoa/6395|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/american_samoa/6395]] 
 + 
 +=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === 
 + 
 +American Samoa Legal Affairs\\ 
 +[[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/|https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/]] 
 + 
 +=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === 
 + 
 +AMERICAN SAMOA LEGISLATURE (FONO)\\ 
 +List of Senate and House of Representatives\\ 
 +[[https://www.americansamoa.gov/fono|https://www.americansamoa.gov/fono]] 
 + 
 +investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence and human trafficking\\ 
 +[[https://aequitasresource.org/resources/|https://aequitasresource.org/resources/]] 
 + 
 +American Samoa Government Agencies A to Z\\ 
 +[[https://www.americansamoa.gov/directors|https://www.americansamoa.gov/directors]]> 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
 + 
 +=== Contact information for state registry office === 
 + 
 +American Samoa Sex Offender Registration Office Contact Us:\\ 
 +American Samoa\\ 
 +Box 7 OAG-EOB\\ 
 +Pago Pago, AS 96799\\ 
 +684-633-4163\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/]]\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx]] 
 + 
 +=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
 + 
 +Response needed. 
 + 
 +=== Other helpful information === 
 + 
 +American Samoa Sex Offender Registry FAQ’s\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/FAQs.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/FAQs.aspx]]\\ 
 +\\ 
 +American Samoa Sex Offender Registry Resources\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx]] 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Other Useful State Information ===== 
 + 
 +=== Contact information for state registry office === 
 + 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/]]\\ 
 +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx]] 
 + 
 +=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === 
 + 
 +No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 
 +888-997-7765.\\ 
 +[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|Email NARSOL]] 
 + 
 +=== Other helpful information === 
 + 
 +Response needed.
  
  
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