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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 here to view the statute in PDF format.
American Samoan Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
A.S.C.A. § 46.2903, § 46.2911
What information must be provided?
A.S.C.A. § 46.2908, § 46.2914
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
A.S.C.A. § 46.2909(a)
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
Tiers, A.S.C.A. § 46.2904, § 46.2905, § 46.2906
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Is there a registration fee?
No.
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
No.
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
A.S.C.A. § 46.2909(b)
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting your state?
No guidelines for visitation but do not exceed 29 days; residency is established on day 30.
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
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
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/
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/
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
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
American Samoa Sex Offender Registry
https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/
How is the state’s legislature organized?
OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE U.S. TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA
https://www.americansamoa.gov/
Court Information
https://new.asbar.org/category/about-the-bar/court-information/
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Best keywords are:
American Samoa bills / bill tracker
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What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
American Samoa Legal Affairs
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
investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence and human trafficking
https://aequitasresource.org/resources/
American Samoa Government Agencies A to Z
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/ContactUs.aspx
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Other helpful information
American Samoa Sex Offender Registry FAQ’s
https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/FAQs.aspx
American Samoa Sex Offender Registry Resources
https://americansamoa.nsopw.gov/Resources.aspx
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
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888-997-7765.
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