It is the right of the witness to be protected from irrelevant, insulting, or improper questions or from harsh or insulting demeanor; to be detained only so long as the interests of justice require it; and to be examined only as to matters legal and pertinent to the issue.
Protection of witness
5 V.I.C. § 656 — under Subpoenas; Rights and Duties of Witnesses.
5 V.I.C. § 656