An act appropriating funds for the operation of the Judicial Branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Judicial Council and the Office of the
Sponsored By: Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
Enacted
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Virgin Islands courts and defenders receive funding
The law provides $49.53462 million from the Virgin Islands General Fund for operating costs in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The Judiciary and Court System receives $43.2584 million, and the Judicial Council receives $144,000. The Office of the Territorial Public Defender receives $6.13222 million. This funds existing operations without creating new programs or direct household payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Cosponsors
Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
legislature
Dwayne M. DeGraff
legislature
Hubert L. Frederick
legislature
Kurt A. Vialet
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Marvin A. Blyden
legislature
Ray Fonseca
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
10/1/2026legislatureTo Governor
9/28/2026legislatureFloor
9/25/2026legislatureRules
9/23/2026legislatureIntroduced
9/21/2026legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
10/1/2026
Bill Text
9/21/2026
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