22 chapters · 118 sections in this title.
4 V.I.C. § 120 Magistrate Division
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There is established in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands a Magistrate Division in which the procedure, unless otherwise specified, is in accordance with the rules governing the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
4 V.I.C. § 121 Composition
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The Magistrate Division consists of no fewer than two magistrate judges per judicial district and other officers and employees as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court subject to the authority of the Supreme Court considers necessary for the proper administration and performa…
4 V.I.C. § 122 Selection, appointment, qualifications and salaries of magistrate judges
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(a) The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands shall appoint magistrate judges from a list of nominees submitted to the Superior Court by magistrate judge selection panel of the Superior Court pursuant to subsection (e) of this section. Magistrate judges may …
4 V.I.C. § 123 Jurisdiction and powers of Magistrate Division
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(a) Each magistrate judge may:(1) administer oaths and affirmations and issue civil and criminal process, including warrants of arrest, search warrants, subpoenas, and orders, including orders for the release on bail, for detention of persons pending trial and for contempt;(2) ta…