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--- american_samoa [2019/04/28 13:01] – zyin
+++ american_samoa [2021/05/19 11:09] – [State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration] rkdbus
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 === 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? ===
-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!\\
-[[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 use risk assessments for registrants (other than supervised release)? ===
+Response needed.
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+Response needed.
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-None known.
+None known.\\
+Link needed.
 === 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? ===
-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.\\
-[[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? ===
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 .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]]
 ===== 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? ===
-test
+[[https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-04-criminal-violations/|https://new.asbar.org/code-annotated/chapter-04-criminal-violations/]]
+=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
+No.\\
+Link needed.
+=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
+No.\\
+Link needed.
+=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
+None.\\
+Link needed.
+=== What is the age of consent? ===
+Age of consent is 16 years\\
+[[https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age|https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age]]\\
+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? ===
+Age of consent is 16 years\\
+[[https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age|https://www.samoanews.com/marriage-consent-age]]
+===== Info for State Advocates =====
+=== 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.
+=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
+Registration of offenders\\
+[[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]]
+=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+How a Bill Becomes Law\\
+[[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]]
+=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
+May search by bill # or key word\\
+[[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: ===
+Response needed.
+=== Sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
+Response needed.
+=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+Response needed.
+=== 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]]
+===== 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: ===
+Response needed.
+=== Other helpful information ===
+Response needed.