American Samoa · American Samoa Code Annotated Title 46 — Criminal Justice
A.S.C.A. tit. 46 § 46.1909: Presentence commitment for study
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may order presentence commitment for mental examination in felony cases when there is reason to believe the defendant has a mental disorder. The examination period lasts up to 120 days, with results reported to the court, prosecutor, and defendant.
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