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american_samoa [2021/05/19 15:09] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] rkdbusamerican_samoa [2026/10/20 18:51] (current) – josiahk
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 //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** // //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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 +American Samoa's registry is in Title 46, Chapter 29 of the American Samoa Code Annotated (A.S.C.A). You will need to click [[https://legalaffairs.as.gov/_files/ugd/dba42c_c23e4e50741f4327b4d6d9fdb1914885.pdf|here]] to view the statute in PDF format.
  
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-A.S.C.A. § 46.2801-46.2803, §46.2805\\ +A.S.C.A. § 46.2903, § 46.2911
-[[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]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must be provided? ===
  
-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\\ +A.S.C.A. § 46.2908, § 46.2914
-[[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 information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-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).\\ +A.S.C.A. § 46.2909(a)
-Official links needed!\\ +
-[[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? ===
  
-Response needed.+Tiers, A.S.C.A. § 46.2904, § 46.2905, § 46.2906
  
 === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? === === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
  
-Response needed.+No.
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-None known.\\ +No.
-Link needed.+
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? (State: Local jurisdictions: Yes/No) ===+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Page 3 to 5.\\ +No.
-[[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? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 46.2803 (2011). Continued registration not required when underlying conviction is reversed, vacated, or set aside (Page 7).\\ +No.
-No statute number found.\\ +
-[[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? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-No statutes found.+A.S.C.A. § 46.2909(b)
  
-=== 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 are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting your state? ===
  
-46.2801(b) and (c), (d)(2), 10 days to register within a move\\ +No guidelines for visitation but do not exceed 29 days; residency is established on day 30.
-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]]+
  
 +=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to your state to live or to attend school? ===
 +
 +A.S.C.A. § 46.2912(a)(3)
  
 ===== 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? ===
  
-[[https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-04-criminal-violations/|https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-04-criminal-violations/]]+[[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? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-No.\\ +No.
-Link needed.+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-No.\\ +No. 
-Link needed.+ 
 +=== 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? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-None.\\ +None.
-Link needed.+
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Age of consent is 16 years\\ +Sexual abuse is defined as 16 or under\\ 
-[[https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age|https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age]]\\ +[[https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/46-3604-rape/|https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/46-3604-rape/]]
-Age of consent laws samoa\\ +
-[[https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Age-in-the-Laws-of-Samoa-June-2019v2.pdf|https://www.samoalawreform.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Age-in-the-Laws-of-Samoa-June-2019v2.pdf]]+
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Age of consent is 16 years\\ +No.
-[[https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age|https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age]] +
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-No. Territories are not permitted to vote in the Federal election, regardless of criminal status (U.S. CONST. art. IV, § 3, cl. 2). Unknown regarding territory/local elections.+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? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-Registration of offenders\\ +American Samoa Sex Offender Registry\\ 
-[[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&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&Itemid=172]]+[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/]]
  
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
  
-How a Bill Becomes Law\\ +OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE U.S. TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA\\ 
-[[http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/how-bill-becomes-law-american-samoas-fono-legal-counsel-explains-process|http://www.samoanews.com/local-news/how-bill-becomes-law-american-samoas-fono-legal-counsel-explains-process]]+[[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? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-May search by bill # or key word\\ +[[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx]]
-[[http://www.ilga.gov/|http://www.ilga.gov/]]\\ +
-Search by bill title or choose subject\\ +
-[[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/illinois/6585|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/illinois/6585]]+
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
  
-Response needed.+American Samoa bills / bill tracker
  
 === Sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === Sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Response needed.+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: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
-Response needed.+American Samoa Legal Affairs\\ 
 +[[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/|https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Territorial_constitutional_officers_of_American_Samoa|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Territorial_constitutional_officers_of_American_Samoa]]+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 ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === 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/|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/]]\\
 [[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx]] [[https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx|https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/ContactUs.aspx]]
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 Response needed. 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 === === Other helpful information ===
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