The Office of Administrative Services is a separate office established in accordance with V.I. Code Ann. §30(a).   

The office is managed by an Administrative Director who is appointed by the Chief Justice.  The primary responsibilities, inter alia, of the Administrative Director include the facilitation of the daily operations of the court system, developing the administrative structure and systems of the Supreme Court, and assisting in the development and implementation of the vision, values and direction of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.   Further, the Administrative Director has the responsibility of coordinating the annual budget presentation of the Virgin Islands Judiciary to the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, serving as legislative liason for the Court,  compiling, maintaining and publishing any statistical information and reports produced by the Supreme Court, and coordinating services with other courts, agencies and outside vendors as they relate to the overall operations of the Supreme Office of the Virgin Islands. 

 

The Administrative Director is responsible for the supervision of the professional and non-professional staff in the Office of Administrative Services which includes personnel in the following areas: Bar Admission/Attorney Services, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Judicial Security, Library Services, Property and Procurement Services, Public Information, Records Management, Statistics and Judiciary Reporting for the Supreme Court. The Office of Administrative Services provides assistance to the Supreme Court in the development of emerging issues, including providing staff support for special projects, initiatives, and task forces.