Magistracy

Mission

To serve our community through an independent and impartial system according to the law.

Vision

The achievement of professionalism and excellence in the effective and efficient delivery of justice that benefits the community and maintains the rule of law.

Values

Accountability

Be accountable for our administrative and judicial functions
Employ our resources efficiently and effectively in line with best practice and world class benchmarks.

Professionalism

To deliver high quality service
To ensure properly trained staff
To value team work
To maintain respect for the community and co-workers
To take pride in our work
To be responsive to our stakeholder and clients

Judicial Independence

To ensure that the Magistrate’s Court remains independent in the exercise of its duties.

Community Trust and Confidence

To act without bias
To demonstrate integrity
To act independently
To value feedback from users

Governing Legislations

Legislation to which the Court are governed by:

The Magistrate’s Code of Procedure Act and amendments
Criminal Code (Amendment) Acts of the Virgin Islands
Evidence Act
Virgin Islands Proceeds of Criminal Conduct (Amendment) Act
Virgin Islands Youth Court Act 2005
Drug Trafficking Offences (Amendment) Act
Virgin Islands Criminal Justice (Alternative Sentencing) Act
Coroner’s Act Cap 15 of the Laws of the Virgin Islands

What's Happening Within Our Department?

Special Sitting For Liquor Licences Set For June 1	20 Apr 2021 - 4:49pm
Notice Of Court Closure	22 Mar 2021 - 11:52am
Statement from Magistrate's Court Manager, Mrs. Annette Williams-Sylvester Regarding Restriction on In-Person Appearance in Magistrate's Court Following End of Four Day Quarantine	22 Jan 2021 - 5:07pm
Statement From The Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions On The Sentencing Of Anthony Angol At The Magistrates’ Court On 22 December, 2020	23 Dec 2020 - 10:50am
BVI And UK Governments Partner On Law Enforcement Buildings	15 Oct 2020 - 4:46pm
Magistracy Adjusts Operating Hours	4 Sep 2020 - 4:17pm
Stakeholders Discuss Magistrate’s Court Phase Of Halls Of Justice	13 Jul 2020 - 10:29am
Magistrate’s Court Establishes System For Hearing Matters	22 May 2020 - 10:24am
Victims Of Crimes Reminded Of Procedure To Discontinue Matters	15 May 2020 - 8:26pm
Magistrate’s Office To Open Late On May 18	13 May 2020 - 1:59pm