V.I. Code tit. 5, § 3711 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 3 - Criminal Procedure|Part I - Procedure Generally|Chapter 313 - Probation|§ 3711. Suspension of sentence and probation

 (a) Judgment of conviction. Upon entering a judgment of conviction of any offense against the laws of the Virgin Islands not punishable by life imprisonment, the district court or a Superior Court, when satisfied that the ends of justice and the best interest of the public as well as the defendant will be served thereby, may suspend the imposition or execution of sentence and place the defendant on probation for such period and upon such terms and conditions as the court deems best. Upon entering a judgment of conviction of any offense against the laws of the Virgin Islands not punishable by life imprisonment, if the maximum punishment provided for such offense is more than six months, the district court or a Superior Court, when satisfied that the ends of justice and the best interest of the public as well as the defendant will be served thereby, may impose a sentence in excess of six months and provide that the defendant be confined in a jail-type institution or a treatment institution for a period not exceeding six months and that the execution of the remainder of the sentence be suspended and the defendant placed on probation for such period and upon such terms and conditions as the court deems best. Probation may be granted whether the offense is punishable by fine or imprisonment or both. If an offense is punishable by both fine and imprisonment, the court may impose a fine and place the defendant on probation as to imprisonment. Probation may be limited to one or more counts or informations, but, in the absence of express limitation, shall extend to the entire sentence and judgment. The court may revoke or modify any condition of probation, or may change the period of probation. The period of probation, together with any extension thereof, shall not exceed five years. While on probation and among the conditions thereof, the defendant— May be required to pay a fine in one or several sums; and May be required to make restitution or reparation to aggrieved parties for actual damages or loss caused by the offense for which conviction was had; and May be required to provide for the support of any persons, for whose support he is legally responsible. The defendant's liability for any fine or other punishment imposed as to which probation is granted, shall be fully discharged by the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation. (b) Probation after conviction. In the event a defendant placed on probation after conviction of any offense under the laws of the Virgin Islands, is convicted of a crime of violence, as defined in Title 23, section 451(e) of the code, the court shall forthwith revoke such probation, rescind the order suspending execution of the underlying sentence and direct the incarceration of such defendant for the full term of such sentence without credit for time spent on probation. (c) Probation without conviction.  (1) Upon finding of guilty or upon receipt of a verdict of guilty or plea of guilty wherein the alleged offense did not result in the personal injury or death of any person and where no deadly weapon was used in perpetrating the crime, the court may, without entering a judgment of guilty or accepting the plea and with the consent of the defendant, defer further proceedings and place the defendant on probation upon such terms and conditions as it may require; Provided, the accused has never been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in this jurisdiction or under the laws of the United States, any state or territory thereof, or foreign jurisdiction. Upon fulfillment of the terms of probation the defendant shall be discharged without court adjudication of guilt, and an order shall be entered expunging the finding, verdict or plea of guilty and all records as defined in chapter 314 of this title as the case may be. Upon violation of the terms of probation the court may enter an adjudication of guilt and proceed to impose a fine or imprisonment, or both as provided by law. (2) A defendant sentenced under this subsection may also be ordered to make restitution to the victim of the crime, for any money or property loss or compensation for actual monetary damages directly resulting from the crime, either as a condition of probation or as an order joined with the sentence. If restitution is not paid as ordered, a civil judgment may be entered for the unpaid amount. (d) A defendant sentenced pursuant to this section, and any defendant supervised pursuant to the Interstate Compact Act relating to Probation and Parole, shall pay an administrative fee for probationary services in the amount of $500.00.