page_title: High Court of American Samoa
hierarchical_section_title: High Court of American Samoa
context_page_description: The High Court of American Samoa is a Samoan court and the highest court below the United States Supreme Court in American Samoa. The Court is located in the capital of Fagatogo. It consists of one chief justice and one associate justice, appointed by the United States Secretary of the Interior, holding office during "good behavior" and removable for cause.
  The High Court of American Samoa also has several Samoan associate judges who sit with the two justices. Normally, two associate judges will sit with the chief justice and associate justice on every case.
  The Secretary of the Interior retains ultimate authority over the courts.
  The colonial-style Maugaolii High Court served as the U.S. Navy headquarters during World War II.
context_section_description: The High Court of American Samoa is a Samoan court and the highest court below the United States Supreme Court in American Samoa. The Court is located in the capital of Fagatogo. It consists of one chief justice and one associate justice, appointed by the United States Secretary of the Interior, holding office during "good behavior" and removable for cause.
  The High Court of American Samoa also has several Samoan associate judges who sit with the two justices. Normally, two associate judges will sit with the chief justice and associate justice on every case.
  The Secretary of the Interior retains ultimate authority over the courts.
  The colonial-style Maugaolii High Court served as the U.S. Navy headquarters during World War II.
caption: The High Court of American Samoa courthouse
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