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However, all previously calendared matters and Advice of Rights will be heard as scheduled. The Courts will resume normal operations promptly at 2:00 p.m.    Press Release No. 2018-0001: Superior Court-Division of St. Croix closure Mrs. Regina Petersen, Administrator of Courts wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the judicial branch is presently experiencing phone service interruption at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands territory-wide.    Press Release No. 2017-0016: Supreme Court issues revised Holiday Press Release Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands will recognize the following REVISED holiday schedule for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year and the upcoming holiday season.    Press Release No. 2017-0015: Superior Court revises schedule for jury service Presiding Judge Michael C. Dunston announces the revised schedule for jury service in the St. Thomas/St. John District.    Press Release No. 2017-0014: Limited Services at Superior Court-Division of St. Croix Limited Services at the Superior Court at the R.H. Amphlett Leader Justice Complex due to failure of the air conditioning system.    Administrative Order No. 2017-0006 Order Reinstating Mandatory Electronic Filing in Supreme Court Proceedings.    Press Release No. 2017-0013: Judicial Branch experiencing service interruption for outgoing and incoming calls in the District of St. Thomas/St. John Judicial Branch distributes holiday schedule for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year and the upcoming holiday season.    Press Release No. 2017-0012: Superior Court revises schedule for jury service Presiding Judge Michael C. Dunston announces the revised schedule for jury service in the St. Thomas/St. John District.    Press Release No. 2017-0011:The Judicial Branch release the remainder of 2017 holiday schedule. Judicial Branch distributes holiday schedule for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year and the upcoming holiday season.    Press Release No. 2017-0010: Names of the applicants passing the July 2017 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the July 2017 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Press Release No. 2017-0009: Resumption of full operations for the judicial branch Chief Justice Hodge wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar of the resumption of full operations for the judicial branch effective Monday, October 16, 2017.    Press Release No. 2017-008: Judicial Branch announces closure in preparation of Hurricane Maria Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands will be closed to the public at 2:00 pm Monday, September 18, 2017 in final preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Maria.    Press Release No. 2017-007 Judicial branch facilities and offices will recommence limited operations post Hurricane Maria.    Press Release No. 2017-006 Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge wishes to advise the public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that in light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, ongoing recovery efforts and overall safety concerns, the courts of the Virgin Islands in the District of St. Thomas and St. John only shall remain closed until further notice.    Judicial Branch announces closure in preparation of Hurricane Irma. Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands will be closed to the public at noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in final preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.    Virgin Islands Small Claims Rules Adopted Adoption of the Virgin Islands Small Claims Rules that will take effect on October 1, 2017 and shall remain in effect unless modified as a result of comments from the public and the local Bench and Bar.    Virgin Islands Habeas Corpus Rules Adopted The Supreme Court adopted Virgin Islands Habeas Corpus Rules that will become effective October 1, 2017, and shall remain in effect unless modified as a result of comments from the public and the local Bench and Bar.    Guide for Counsel Presenting Oral Arguments before the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands The Court has duly authorized a Guide for Counsel Presenting Oral Arguments Before the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. The duly authorized guide also appears on the Office of the Clerk's page.    Policy on the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices Judicial Branch Issues Administrative Order Establishing Policy on the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices in the Facilities of the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands Effective June 15, 2017    Public Notice-Reappointment of Superior Court Magistrate Judges Honorable Michael C. Dunston, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, announces to the general public and the members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that the current terms of the Superior Court Magistrate Judges are set to expire.    Judicial Branch announces its Easter Holiday and 2017 Carnival schedule The Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands announces its schedule for the upcoming Easter and 2017 Carnival season.    Clerk of the Superior Court Estrella H. George permanently appointed as the Clerk of the Superior Court.    Deadline for the submission of the annual registration and annual assessment fees extended The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has extended the deadline for the submission of the annual registration and annual assessment fees to March 1, 2017. All active members of the Virgin Islands Bar have until March 1st to file their Attorney Registration Statement and pay the $50.00 annual assessment fee. There will be no late fees imposed for this period of time.    Supreme Court promulgates new Rules On January 18, 2017, the Supreme Court promulgated orders adopting the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Rule Governing the Appointment of Retired Judicial Officers and Amendments to the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure    Press Release No: JBAO-2016-001 Superior Court Offices in the judicial district of St. Croix will at 3:00 p.m. December 19, 2016.    S. Ct. Misc. No. 2016-024 Appointment of Administrator of Courts and Commencement of Operations by the Judicial Administrative Office.    Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces the 2016-2017 Christmas and New Year’s season holiday schedule The Judiciary of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the 2016-2017 Christmas and New Year’s season holiday schedule and will be closed on the dates and times as specified.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands issues reminder to VIBA Members regarding mandatory annual registration The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands issues this reminder to all members of the Virgin Islands Bar that, in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 203(e), all active members of the Bar must register with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and pay the $50.00 annual assessment on or before June 30, 2016. Attorneys can satisfy this requirement by electronically filing an Annual Registration Statement through the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”).    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands celebrates Public Service Recognition Week 2016 Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands honors Ianna Smith and Franklin Pickering as its 2016 Employees of the Year.    Supreme Court's facilities on St. Croix closes due to water interuption. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands closes St. Croix facilities at 3:00 p.m. on May 24, 2016.    Names of the applicants passing the July 2015 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the July 2015 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Supreme Court adopts rules establishing oversight over IOLTA Program Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands updates its rules governing the Virgin Islands IOLTA Program, both to establish the Supreme Court’s oversight and to increase participation in order to further access justice in the Territory.    Supreme Court announces its Carnival 2016 schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2016.    2016 Employee Appreciation Day Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands celebrates its employees with its 2016 Employee Appreciation Day    Supreme Court announces implementation of Attorney Annual Registration The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands reminds members of the Virgin Islands Bar that, beginning in 2016, all active members of the Bar shall be required to register with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel on an annual basis and pay a $50.00 annual assessment.    The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its 2015-2016 Christmas and New Year’s season holiday schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the 2015-2016 Christmas and New Year’s season holiday schedule and will be closed on the dates and times as specified.    Supreme Court convenes in its Tenth Session of the 2015 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Tenth Session of the 2015 Term on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Thanksgiving The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    Supreme Court convenes in its Second Bar Admissions Ceremony of the 2015 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Second Bar Admissions Ceremony on Friday, November 20, 2015, at the Court’s facilities, No. 161B Crown Bay, on the island of St. Thomas.    Court's website down for scheduled maintenance The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that on November 12, 2015, the Court’s website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (AST).    Court's website down for scheduled maintenance. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that on November 12, 2015, the Court’s website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (AST).    Names of the applicants passing the July 2015 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the July 2015 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Supreme Court convenes in its Ninth Session of the 2015 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Ninth Session of the 2015 Term on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.    Supreme Court announces appointment of Chief Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that Attorney Tanisha Bailey-Roka assumed office as the new Chief Disciplinary Counsel at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.    Supreme Court announces Court Closure in observance of D. Hamilton Jackson Day The Supreme Court grants administrative leave to its employees on November 2, 2015, in conformance with the Governor’s Proclamation in honor of D. Hamilton Jackson Day.    Supreme Court convenes in its Eighth Session of the 2015 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Eighth Session of the 2015 Term on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the Court’s facilities, No. 161B Crown Bay, on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court broadcasting via Livestream.com The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces live video broadcasting of courtroom events via Livestream.com    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands mourns the passing of Retired Judge Julio A. Brady The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands extend heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Julio A. Brady a distinguished and well-respected jurist of this Territory.    Court's facilities remain close during storm's aftermath The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that in aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Court locations on both islands shall remain closed today, Friday August 28, 2015.    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Tropical Storm Erika The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed at 3:00 PM today in response to Tropical Storm Erika.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases February 2015 Bar Examination Results by Identification Number The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners release the results of the February 2015 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Supreme Court convenes in its Fifth Session of the 2015 Term and the First Bar Admissions Ceremony The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Fifth Session of the 2015 Term and the First Bar Admissions Ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Court’s facilities, No. 161B Crown Bay, on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court adopts new Rules governing Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands adopts new Rules establishing Limited permission to practice as in-house counsel • Limited permission to practice as foreign legal consultant • Limited permission to practice as a legal intern • Special Admission for Military Spouses    Supreme Court announces its Carnival 2015 schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2015.    Court amends Oath of Admissions Supreme Court entered Promulgation Order No. 2015-0001 amending the Oath of Admissions to the Virgin Islands Bar.    Telephone System Maintenance The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that its telephone system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on March 23, 2015    Chief Justice Appoints New Administrative Director Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that Mrs. Regina deChabert Petersen has been appointed the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.    Supreme Court convenes in its First Session of the 2015 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its First Session of the 2015 Term on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.    The Supreme Court revises its Schedule for 2014-2015 Christmas and New Year’s Season The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the following holiday schedule during the 2014-2015 Christmas and New Year’s season.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands adopts Rule that establishes the Access to Justice Commission Supreme Court Rules entered Promulgation Order No. 2014-005, adopting VISCR 301 which establishes the Access to Justice Commission    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands adopts new Rule that establishes the Board of Unauthorized Practice of Law and amends Rules that establish the Board on Professional Responsibility and Preliminary Review Committee Supreme Court Rules entered Promulgation Order No. 2014-006, adopting VISCR 212 which establishes the Board of Unauthorized Practice of Law and amends 203 and 207 to establish the Board on Professional Responsibility and Preliminary Review Committee    Supreme Court adopts Rule that establishes the Virgin Islands Commission on Access to Justice Supreme Court Rules entered Promulgation Order No. 2014-006, adopting VISCR 301, establishing the Virgin Islands Commission on Access to Justice    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Thanksgiving The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces closure for the runoff election The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that in accordance with Title 18 of the Virgin Islands Code Section 3, the Court will be closed on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, for the runoff election.    Supreme Court convenes in its Eleventh Session of the 2014 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Eleventh Session of the 2014 Term on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.    Office closure on the island of St. Croix The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the inclement weather conditions on the island of St. Croix and resulting leaks in some critical areas, the Court will cease its operations on St. Croix today at 10:00 a.m.    The Supreme Court will convene in its Fourth Bar Admission Ceremony of its 2014 Term The Supreme Court will convene in its Fourth Bar Admission Ceremony of its 2014 Term on Friday, November 14, 2014. The Honorable Rhys S. Hodge Chief Justice, the Honorable Maria M. Cabret, Associate Justice and the Honorable Ive Arlington Swan, Associate Justice will comprise the panel scheduled for    October 14, 2014 Oral Arguments Rescheduled October 14, 2014 Oral Arguments that were previously cancelled due to Tropical Storm Gonzalo have been rescheduled for October 30, 2014.    October 14, 2014 Oral Arguments Cancelled October 14, 2014 Oral Arguments cancelled due to the impending adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Gonzalo.    Supreme Court convenes in its Tenth Session of the 2014 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Tenth Session of the 2014 Term on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.    Supreme Court celebrates the achievements of its employees The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is proud to celebrate the achievements of our employees in critical areas that are essential to our core function.    Names of the applicants passing the July 2014 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released. The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the July 2014 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Supreme Court announces increased viewing capability of oral arguments The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the increased capability for all visitors to view oral arguments streaming live on the Court’s website.    Supreme Court announces its Carnival 2014 schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2014.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands amends Rules Governing Admission to VIBA and Court Fees Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands enters Order amending the Rules Governing Admission to the Virgin Islands and Court’s Schedule of Fees.    Supreme Court convenes in its First Bar Admissions Ceremony and the First Session of the 2014 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its First Bar Admissions Ceremony and its First Session of the 2014 Term on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the Court’s facilities, No. 161B Crown Bay, on the island of St. Thomas.    Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System VISCEFS will be unavailable on January 25, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for scheduled maintenance.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its Holiday schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the following holiday schedule during the 2013-2014 Christmas and New Year’s season.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands grants modified Virgin Islands Bar Association Petition Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands grants modified Virgin Islands Bar Association petition requesting adoption of various changes to the Bylaws of the Association that includes altering its dues structure.    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Thanksgiving The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    Names of the applicants passing the July 2013 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released. The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the July 2013 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Hon. Rhys S. Hodge selected to serve third term as Chief Justice Pursuant to section 22(f)(2) of title 4 of the Virgin Islands Code, which provides that not later than sixty days before the expiration of a Chief Justice’s term, a majority of the full-time justices sitting en banc shall select a Chief Justice from among their members, the Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice, convened the second meeting for the justices to select their new Chief Justice on October 18, 2013.    Regina deChabert Petersen appointed Acting Administrative Director The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to inform the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that effective October 6, 2013, Mrs. Regina deChabert Petersen has been appointed as the Acting Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.    Executive Summary: Organizational Structure for the Judicial Branch of the US Virgin Islands National Center for State Courts’ Executive Summary concerning Judicial Branch Governance and a consolidated administration    Final Report: Organizational Structure for the Judicial Branch of the US Virgin Islands National Center for State Courts' Final Report for the future direction of administration and governance of the Virgin Islands Judicial Branch.    Supreme Court convenes in its Second Bar Admissions Ceremony and the Sixth Session of the 2013 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Second Bar Admissions Ceremony and its Sixth Session of the 2013 Term on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Court’s facilities, No. 161B Crown Bay, on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court convenes in its Fifth Session of the 2013 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Fifth Session of the 2013 Term on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.    Names of the applicants passing the February 2013 Virgin Islands Bar Examination released. The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners releases the names of the persons who passed the February 2013 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Efiling System Upgrade The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will be upgrading the E-FILE applications to version 3.0 on Thursday, April 25, 2013. During this maintenance period, the e-filing module will be unavailable from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. This upgrade will provide users with a new interface and additional features that are anticipated to enhance their navigation of the site. Click here to view a snapshot of the enhancements.    Supreme Court announces Twitter Account The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that it has established a Twitter account where postings of links to newly issued Opinions, Orders and Rules entered by this Court, including news and information, are readily viewable.    Supreme Court announces its Carnival 2013 schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2013.    Notice to Members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association and all litigants Attorney Veronica J. Handy, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands issues notice regarding filing appeals decided by the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands in the Supreme Court of the United States. Click here to read entire text of the Clerk’s Notice.    Supreme Court 2012-2013 Holiday Schedule Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands releases its 2012-2013 Holiday Schedule.    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Thanksgiving The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    U.S. House of Representatives approves Bill HR. 6116 On November 14, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent Bill No. HR 6116, which was sponsored by Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen. The bill provides for appeals from the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands to go directly to the United States Supreme Court instead of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for approval. Click here to read the congressional record.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands grants Employees Administrative Leave in recognition of Veteran's Day The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the employees of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands have been granted administrative leave on Monday, November 12, 2012, in recognition of Veteran’s Day. The Court’s facilities will be closed on both islands.    Supreme Court convenes in its Seventh Session of the 2012 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Seventh Session of the 2012 Term on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.    Supreme Court convenes in its Sixth Session of the 2012 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Sixth Session of the 2012 Term on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.    Office closure on the island of St. Croix The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to inclement weather conditions in the Territory, the Court’s facilities on the island of St. Croix will be closed on Thursday, August 23, 2012.    Office of Disciplinary Counsel updates Professional Regulation Section of Court's Website The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has updated both the ”Attorney Discipline and Judicial Discipline” pages of the Professional Regulation section of the Court’s website. 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