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V.I. Code tit. 5, § 1473 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 1 - Civil Procedure|Part VI - Particular Actions|Chapter 101 - Civil Procedure for Victims of Stalking|§ 1473. Procedural requirements

 (a) An adult person who is a victim of stalking may seek relief under this chapter by filing with the Magistrate Division of the Superior Court a verified petition on a form provided by the court. A verified petition must allege sufficient facts to establish the following: (1) The name of the stalking victim; (2) The name or physical description of the alleged perpetrator; (3) The dates on which the alleged stalking behavior occurred; and (4) The acts that the victim alleges constitute stalking. (b) A minor who is a stalking victim may have a parent, guardian, or adult residing with the minor file a verified petition on the minor’s behalf, as prescribed in subsection (a). (c) Service of process upon the alleged perpetrator must be by personal service. (d) The victim’s address and telephone number must remain confidential and may be disclosed only to authorized court or law enforcement personnel.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 1474 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 1 - Civil Procedure|Part VI - Particular Actions|Chapter 101 - Civil Procedure for Victims of Stalking|§ 1474. Hearing, temporary orders

 (a) Prior to a hearing, upon good cause shown, the court on motion of a party may enter such temporary relief orders as it considers necessary. (b) No later than 10 days after the petition is filed under section 1473, a hearing must be held at which the parties shall have an opportunity to present evidence and testimony. The parties shall have the right to representation by counsel. (c) If a hearing held pursuant to subsection (b) is continued, the court may extend any temporary orders issued pursuant to subsection (a); however, a continuance may not be longer than 10 days.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 1475 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 1 - Civil Procedure|Part VI - Particular Actions|Chapter 101 - Civil Procedure for Victims of Stalking|§ 1475. Orders, duration of orders and costs

 (a) The Superior Court may issue a protection from stalking order granting any or all of the following relief: (1) Restraining the defendant or anyone acting on behalf of the defendant from following, harassing by personal, telephonic, or computerized contact, or by any other form of communication with the victim. (2) Restraining the defendant or anyone acting on behalf of the defendant from abusing, molesting, or interfering with the privacy rights of the victim. (3) Restraining the defendant or anyone acting on behalf of the defendant from entering upon the victim’s property, residence, or place of employment, or within fifty feet thereof. (4) Providing any further relief that the court considers necessary based on the facts of the case. (b) All protection from stalking orders must contain language stating that if the order is violated the violation may constitute stalking pursuant to 14 V.I.C. § 2072 and must remain in effect for a period not to exceed two years or until amended, modified or dismissed by the court. (c) Upon motion of the plaintiff demonstrating good cause, the court may extend the order for an additional year. (d) The court may amend its order at any time upon motion filed by either party. (e) The court shall assess costs against the defendant and may award attorney fees and monetary compensation to the victim for injuries sustained during the incident to the victim in any case in which the court issues a protection from stalking order pursuant to this chapter. The court may award attorney fees to the defendant in any case in which the court finds that the petition to seek relief was frivolous. (f) Service of process upon alleged perpetrator must be by personal service.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 1476 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 1 - Civil Procedure|Part VI - Particular Actions|Chapter 101 - Civil Procedure for Victims of Stalking|§ 1476. Notice of Protection Orders

 A copy of all protection from stalking orders issued pursuant to this chapter must be served upon the parties, and copies provided to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2503 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - General Provisions for Delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect Matters|§ 2503. Court costs and expenses

 (a) No person appearing before the Family Division of the Superior Court on a “delinquency” or “person in need of supervision” matter shall be required to pay court costs and expenses. (b) No officer of the territory or of any political subdivision thereof shall be entitled to receive any fees for the service of process or for attendance in court in any “delinquency”, “person in need of supervision”, or “abuse or neglect” proceeding. All other persons acting under orders of the court may be paid for service of process and attendance or service as witnesses, the fees provided by law for like services in other cases before the Superior Court; such fees to be paid from appropriations provided when the allowances are certified by the judge.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2504 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - General Provisions for Delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect Matters|§ 2504. Support of committed child

 Whenever a child is committed by the court to the custody of other than that of his parents, or is given medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment under order of the court, and no provision is otherwise made by law for the support of such child or payment for such treatment, compensation for the care and treatment of such child, when approved by order of the court, shall be charged upon the territory. The court may, after giving the parent a reasonable opportunity to be heard, order that such parent shall pay in such manner as the court may direct, such sum, within his ability to pay, as will cover in whole or in part the support and treatment of such child. If such parent shall willfully fail or refuse to pay such sum, the court may proceed against him as for contempt.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2505 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - General Provisions for Delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect Matters|§ 2505. Right to counsel

 (a) A child alleged to be delinquent, or in the situation where a child is alleged to be a person in need of supervision and involuntary detention may result, is entitled to be represented by counsel. If the child and his parent, or other person responsible for his care is financially unable to obtain adequate representation, the child shall be entitled to have counsel appointed for him in accordance with the rules established by the court. In its discretion, the court may appoint counsel for the child over the objection of the child, his parent, or other person responsible for his care. (b) In neglect or abuse cases, the respondent named in the complaint shall be informed of his right to be represented by counsel and, upon request, counsel shall be appointed where the parties are unable, for financial reasons, to obtain their own, or where in the court's discretion, appointment of counsel is required in the interest of justice. (c) A child who is the subject of an abuse or neglect complaint or petition shall be provided counsel, to act in the role of guardian ad litem pursuant to section 2542 of this title. Counsel shall be appointed at the time when the matter comes to the attention of the court.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2506 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - General Provisions for Delinquency, Persons in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect Matters|§ 2506. Physical and mental examinations

 (a) At any time following the filing of a complaint, on motion of any party, or on its own motion, the court may order a child to be examined to aid in determining his physical or mental condition, including the emotional stability of the child. (b) Whenever possible, examinations shall be conducted on an outpatient basis, or a voluntary inpatient basis. The court may, after a hearing where the child is determined to be delinquent, a person in need of supervision, abused or neglected, commit the child to a suitable facility or institution for the purpose of examination. The order for examination shall specify the nature and objectives of the proposed examination as well as the place where the examination shall take place. To commit a child for examination to determine the child's capacity to participate in the proceedings, the court shall commit the child as provided by law for adults. (c) If, as a result of mental examination, the court determines that a child alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision is incompetent to participate in proceedings under the complaint by reason of mental illness or substantial retardation, it shall suspend further proceedings. If proceedings are suspended, the Attorney General may initiate commitment proceedings pursuant to the law. (d) The results of an examination under this section shall be admissible in a transfer hearing pursuant to section 2509 of this title, in a dispositional hearing, or in a commitment hearing. (e) In all cases involving abuse the court shall order, and in all cases involving neglect the court may order an examination of the child by a physician appointed or designated for the purpose by the court. As part of such examination, if not already accomplished pursuant to section 2535 of this title, the physician shall arrange to have color photographs taken as soon as practical of any area of trauma visible on such child and may, if indicated, arrange to have a radiological examination performed on the child. The physician, on completion of such examination, shall forward the results thereof, together with the color photographs, to the court ordering such examination. The court may dispense with such examination in those cases which were commenced on the basis of a physical examination by a physician except that the court shall arrange to have color photographs taken even if the examination is dispensed with, unless color photographs have already been taken or unless there are no visible areas of trauma. (f) Following a finding that a child is neglected or abused, the court may order the mental or physical examination of the respondent, if his consent is given. The results of the examination or the refusal of the respondent to consent to an examination are admissible at a dispositional hearing on the petition alleging neglect or abuse.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2507 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2507. Transfer from other courts

 (a) If, during the pendency of a criminal charge and prior to the time when jeopardy would attach in the case of an adult, the court with criminal jurisdiction determines that: (1) the case was initially brought before the court with criminal jurisdiction and the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the alleged offense; or (2) the case was improperly transferred to the court with criminal jurisdiction by the Family Division of the court due to a mistake as to the age of the child, the court with criminal jurisdiction shall forthwith transfer the case, together with all the papers, documents, and testimony connected therewith, to the Family Division of the court. When making such transfer, the court shall order said child to be taken forthwith to the place of detention designated by the Family Division of the court or to the court itself, or shall release such child to the custody of some suitable person, or a public or private agency to be brought before the Family Division of the court at a time designated. (b) If, during the pendency of a criminal charge and after the time when jeopardy would attach in the case of an adult, the court determines that: (1) the case was initially brought before the court with criminal jurisdiction and the defendant was under 18 years of age at the time of the alleged offense; or (2) the case was improperly transferred to the court with criminal jurisdiction by the Family Division of the court due to a mistake as to the age of the child, the court with criminal jurisdiction, with good cause shown, may elect to: (A) retain jurisdiction and (i) dismiss the action; or (ii) proceed with the trial; or (B) upon consent of the child, transfer the matter to the Family Division of the court as described in subsection (a) of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2510 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2510. Complaints; preliminary inquiry; authorization to file

 (a) Complaints shall be verified and may be signed by any person who has knowledge of the facts alleged. All complaints shall be prepared and countersigned by the Attorney General before they are filed with the court. Decisions of the Attorney General on whether to file a complaint shall be final. (b) When a child has been taken into custody and is in detention or shelter care as a result and the Attorney General decides not to prosecute the case, the child shall be immediately released. (c) The intake officer shall have the authority to refer the case to an appropriate public or private agency or, with the approval of the Attorney General, to conduct conferences for the purposes of affecting adjustments or agreements which will alleviate the necessity for filing a complaint.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2511 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2511. Taking into custody

 A child may be taken into custody: (a) Pursuant to the order of the court under this subchapter; or (b) For a delinquent act pursuant to the laws of arrest; or (c) By a law enforcement officer having reasonable grounds to believe that the child has run away from one of the following: (1) a correctional facility, (2) a residential, noncorrectional child-caring facility in which the child has been lawfully placed, (3) his parent, guardian, or custodian, or other person responsible for his care. (d) By a law enforcement officer having reasonable grounds to believe that the child is suffering from illness or injury or is in immediate physical danger from the child's surroundings, and that the child's immediate removal from such surroundings is necessary for the protection of the health and safety of such child; or (e) By a law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that the child has no parent, guardian, custodian or other suitable person willing and able to provide supervision and care of such child.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2512 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2512. Admissibility of child's preliminary statements

 No admissions or statements of a child made while in custody to law enforcement officers or made to the Attorney General or employees of the Youth Services Administration during the processing of the case shall be admissible in evidence against the child unless the government proves to the court's satisfaction the following: (a) That at all stages of the interrogation the child was informed of his constitutional rights against self-incrimination and understood them; and (b) That no physical force or coercion, promises, threats, or other unlawful means of inducement were employed in obtaining the confession, admission or other incriminating statement; and (c) That a parent or guardian who does not have an adverse position, a friendly adult, or the child's attorney was present at the interrogation when a statement was given.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2513 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2513. Release or delivery to court; transportation

 (a) A law enforcement officer taking a child into custody shall notify the parents, guardian or custodian of the child or other person responsible for his care as soon as possible, and with all reasonable speed: (1) release the child to his parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for his care and issue verbal counsel or warning as may be appropriate; or (2) release the child to his parents, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for his care upon their promise to bring the child before the court when requested by the court; or (3) bring the child to the intake officer; or (4) deliver the child to a place of detention or shelter care; (5) deliver the child to a medical facility, if the child is believed to be suffering from a serious physical or mental condition or illness which requires either prompt treatment or prompt diagnosis for evidentiary purpose. (b) The officer shall promptly give written notice together with a statement of the reason for taking the child into custody, to a parent, or other person responsible for the child's care and to the Attorney General's office if the child is not returned home per subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section. (c) When a child is delivered to a place of detention or shelter care, the Attorney General shall review the need for detention or shelter care and shall release the child unless detention or shelter care is required under section 2514 of this title or has been ordered by the court. (d) If a parent, guardian, custodian or other person responsible for his care fails, when requested, to bring the child before the court as provided in subsection (a)(2), the court may issue a warrant directing that the child be taken into custody and brought before the court. (e) No child shall be transported in any police vehicle which also contains adults under arrest unless there is a situation where prudent police procedures warrant otherwise and the safety of the child is not put in jeopardy.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2514 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2514. Criteria for detention

 (a) A child alleged to be delinquent shall not be placed in detention care prior to a fact finding hearing unless it appears from available information that detention is required and: (1) the child is a fugitive; or (2) the child requests protection in writing in circumstances that present an immediate threat of serious physical injury; or serious physical injury; or (3) the child is charged with murder, rape in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, or arson in the first degree; or (4) the child is charged with a delinquent act which, if committed by an adult, would be a felony and: (A) the child is already detained or on conditioned release or on probation in connection with another delinquency proceeding, or (B) the child has a demonstrable recent record of willful failures to appear at Family Division proceedings, or (C) the child has a demonstrable recent record of violent conduct resulting in physical injury to others, or (D) the child has a recent record of adjudications for serious property offenses, or (E) there is reason to believe the child will intimidate witnesses; and there is no less restrictive alternative that will reduce the risk of flight, or of serious harm to property, or to the physical safety of the child or others. (b) A child alleged to be a person in need of supervision shall not be placed in shelter care unless it appears from available information that shelter care is required; and (1) it is in the best interest of the child in that it is necessary to protect the person of the child; or (2) because the child has no parent, guardian, custodian or other person or agency able to provide supervision and care for the child and the child appears to be unable to care for himself. (c) A child alleged to be a person in need of supervision, neglected or abused shall not be placed in detention care. (d) The criteria for placement in detention care or shelter care in this section shall govern the decisions of all persons responsible for determining whether detention or shelter care is warranted prior to the court's disposition. (e) Bail shall not be applicable to children detained in accordance with this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 5, § 2515 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 5 - Judicial Procedure|Subtitle 2 - Family Division Procedure|Chapter 201 - Family Division of the Superior Court|Subchapter III - Delinquency and Persons in Need of Supervision Matters|§ 2515. Place of detention or shelter

 (a) A child alleged to be delinquent may be detained, pending court hearing, in the following places: (1) Detention home operated or licensed by the Youth Services Administration as specified in Title 3, section 1167. (2) Any other suitable place designated by the court provided that no detention home or shelter care facility may be designated if it is a place to which children adjudicated delinquent may be committed under this subchapter, unless specifically ordered by the court. (b) A delinquent child awaiting disposition or a child alleged to be delinquent who is 16 years of age or older may be detained in a jail or other facility for the detention of adults only if: (1) the home or facility in subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section is unavailable, or not appropriate; and (2) the detention is in a room separate and removed from adults by sight and sound; and (3) adequate supervision is provided; and (4) the facility is approved by the Family Division of the court. (c) The official in charge of the jail or other facility for the detention of adult offenders or persons charged with crime shall inform the court immediately when a person, who is or appears to be under the age of 18 years, is received at the facility, and shall deliver him to the court upon request, or transfer him to a detention home designated by the court. (d) A child alleged to be neglected or abused may be retained or placed in facilities for shelter care operated or licensed by the Department of Social Welfare, but such child shall not be detained in a jail or other facility intended or used for the detention of adults charged with criminal offenses or for children alleged or adjudicated to be delinquent.