American Samoa

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Overview

There are no adult criminal record clearance laws in American Samoa.

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Policies

Juvenile Record Clearance Overview

Court Records

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be expunged in American Samoa. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice.

Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information.

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview

Most juvenile records can be expunged two years after your case closes or two years after unconditional release from parole supervision. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request.
Juvenile records related to a delinquency petition that were dismissed due to insufficient evidence can be expunged immediately. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request.

You cannot get your record expunged if you have an adult felony or misdemeanor conviction, or have a pending felony, misdemeanor, or juvenile case.

Find a Lawyer

If you think you might be eligible to have your record expunged, find a lawyer who may be able to help you. Some lawyers might help you for free, although you may still need to pay a fee to file the paperwork in court.

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies

Court Records and Law Enforcement Records

Records relating to a delinquency petition dismissed pursuant to subsection (b) of 45.0332 may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person, or two years after unconditional release from parole supervision. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
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Records relating to a delinquency adjudication may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person or two years after his or her unconditional release from parole supervision, if he or she had been committed to the Corrections Bureau, unless waived by all parties. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
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Records relating to a matter resolved by informal adjustment may be expunged after two years from the date of termination of the Court's jurisdiction over the person, unless waived by all parties. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
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Records relating to any delinquency matter having come under the jurisdiction of the Court may be expunged by the Court on its own motion or on the motion of the juvenile officer. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0142(a).
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Records relating to a delinquency petition that were dismissed because the evidence was insufficient, may be expunged immediately. Am. Samoa Code Ann. § 45.0143.
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Find A Lawyer

Legal service providers located in the state.

Contact information for legal aid organizations, bar associations, and other organizations that engage in record clearance work is provided for informational purposes only. The NRRC does not endorse or recommend any organization or individual referenced on the site. If you are a legal service provider who offers record clearance services, please contact us.

American Samoa Legal Aid

Service area: Territory-wide

Court Forms & Resources

No forms or resources available.