An act providing an appropriation for the operation of the Judicial Branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Judicial Council and the Office
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Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Virgin Islands courts and public defender funding
The Government of the Virgin Islands funds the Judicial Branch for FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025–Sep 30, 2026). It provides $40,258,400 for the Virgin Islands Judiciary and Court System. It provides $6,132,220 for the Office of the Territorial Public Defender. It provides $130,620 for the Judicial Council. In total, $46,521,240 from the General Fund keeps court and public defense services running.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/1/2025legislatureTo Governor
9/19/2025legislatureFloor
9/17/2025legislatureRules
9/15/2025legislatureIntroduced
9/10/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/1/2025
Bill Text
9/10/2025
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