P.O. Box 140
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
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 Scheduled For June 1 |
16 May 2022 - 3:23pm
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Magistracy To Resume In-Person Hearings February 7 |
4 Feb 2022 - 12:22pm
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Magistracy Enforces Covid-19 Operating Protocols |
7 Jan 2022 - 3:42pm
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Special Liquor Licences Session December 1 |
2 Nov 2021 - 1:50pm
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Magistracy Resumes Normal Operating Hours |
22 Oct 2021 - 4:39pm
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Virgin Gorda Magistrate Court To Be Closed October 6 And 7 |
5 Oct 2021 - 4:32pm
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Additional Magistrate Sworn In To The Judiciary Of The VI |
1 Sep 2021 - 12:57pm
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Magistrate's Court Sitting Virtually |
19 Aug 2021 - 5:19pm
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Khadeen Palmer Appointed To The Magistracy Of The BVI |
16 Jul 2021 - 5:51pm
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The Magistracy Recommences Operations July 12 |
10 Jul 2021 - 2:51pm
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Employment Opportunities Within The Department
Closing Date | |
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Cleaner | 29 June 2022 |
Senior Administrative Officer | 5 July 2022 |

Annette Williams-Sylvester (Mrs.)
Court Manager
Department Contact Information
To make contact with Magistracy, see below for contact information:
Magistracy
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: magistratescourtjh@gov.vg
Tel: 1-284-468-4360
Fax: 1-284-468-4302