American Samoa

American Samoa Code Annotated (A.S.C.A.)

Population: 55,000 • 11 Titles

American Samoa maintains a unique legal system that incorporates traditional Samoan customs (fa'a Samoa) alongside U.S. federal law.

About American Samoa Code

American Samoa has a unique status among U.S. territories, maintaining traditional Samoan governance structures (matai system) alongside territorial government. The American Samoa Code incorporates both statutory law and traditional customs (fa'a Samoa).

General Provisions

General provisions, definitions, and territorial organization

Civil Rights and Citizenship

Civil rights protections and citizenship provisions

Courts and Judicial Procedure

Court system, judicial procedures, and legal practice

Criminal Justice

Criminal code and criminal procedure

Domestic Relations

Family law, marriage, divorce, and child custody

Education

Public education and school administration

Health and Welfare

Public health, social services, and welfare programs

Labor and Employment

Employment law and labor regulations

Property

Land ownership and property rights (includes traditional land tenure)

Revenue and Taxation

Tax code and revenue collection

Motor Vehicles

Vehicle registration and traffic laws