18 chapters · 273 sections in this title.
20 V.I.C. § 741 Definitions
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As used in this chapter the term “abandoned motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is inoperable or over 8 years old or lacks a valid registration sticker and is left unattended on public property for seven days or more, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public…
20 V.I.C. § 742 Authority to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles
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(a) The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.) may take into custody and deliver to the custody and control of the Department of Property and Procurement any motor vehicle found abandoned on public or private property. In such connection, the U.S. Virgin Islands Police …
20 V.I.C. § 743 Notification of owner and lien holders
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(a) The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.) upon taking into custody an abandoned motor vehicle shall with 10 days notify, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the last known registered owner of the motor vehicle and all lien holders of record, that the aband…
20 V.I.C. § 744 Disposal of abandoned motor vehicles
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If an abandoned motor vehicle has not been reclaimed within the time and in the manner prescribed in section 743 of this chapter, the Department of Property and Procurement shall, by escheat, take title to the motor vehicle, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and claims of…