American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Board
AS CJPB
Summary
The American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Board is a 14-member advisory body within the executive branch, appointed by the Governor, established under A.S.C.A. § 46.0102. It serves as the Territorial Planning Agency under the federal Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Its mandate is to advise the Governor on criminal justice policy, set goals and priorities, monitor federally funded programs, and prepare the Territorial Comprehensive Criminal Justice Plan. It has no independent subpoena power, no binding authority over law enforcement agencies, no discipline role, and no independent UOF investigative function. Membership spans police agencies, the judiciary, prosecutors, defense, corrections, and private citizens without mandated civilian proportions.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- American Samoa Code Annotated — Criminal Justice Planning
- Citation
- A.S.C.A. §§ 46.0101–46.0104
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Territorial criminal justice system planning and federal grant administration