American Samoa · American Samoa Code Annotated Title 46 — Criminal Justice
A.S.C.A. tit. 46 § 46.0806: Arrest without warrant by private person
What this law says, in plain English
This statute authorizes and requires private citizens to arrest someone without a warrant when a felony occurs in their presence or to prevent an imminent felony. It establishes a legal power and duty, not a criminal offense.
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