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?

Government Seeks Bids For Insurance Of Magistrate’s Court	2 Dec 2022 - 4:01pm
Temporary Liquor Licences Must Be Signed By Magistracy	22 Jul 2022 - 4:27pm
Magistrate Court Offices Will Close On July 22 And 25	14 Jul 2022 - 4:53pm
Liquor Licence Renewal Fees To Be Paid At Inland Revenue	6 Jul 2022 - 5:16pm
Special Sitting For Liquor Licences Scheduled For June 1	16 May 2022 - 3:23pm
Magistracy To Resume In-Person Hearings February 7	4 Feb 2022 - 12:22pm
Magistracy Enforces Covid-19 Operating Protocols	7 Jan 2022 - 3:42pm
Special Liquor Licences Session December 1	2 Nov 2021 - 1:50pm
Magistracy Resumes Normal Operating Hours	22 Oct 2021 - 4:39pm
Virgin Gorda Magistrate Court To Be Closed October 6 And 7	5 Oct 2021 - 4:32pm