American Samoa · American Samoa Code Annotated Title 46 — Criminal Justice

A.S.C.A. tit. 46 § 46.3531: Kidnapping

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Kidnapping is unlawfully removing or confining another person without consent for ransom, use as a shield, interference with government, facilitating felonies, or inflicting injury or terror. It is a Class A or B felony depending on the circumstances.

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