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This change is a result of numerous requests for this feature, and the Supreme Court is happy to provide this new functionality. To update your account, log into the VISCEFS (Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System). Select the Account tab. On this screen you will have the opportunity to “add another email address. When finished click the save button.    Promulgation Order No. 2011-0005 Promulgation Order adopts time standards for the disposition of cases in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its Holiday schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the following holiday schedule during the 2010-2011 Christmas and New Year’s season.    Supreme Court announces abbreviated schedule on St. Thomas on Friday, December 15, 2011 The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court’s facilities on the island of St. Thomas, located at No. 161B Crown Bay will be operating on an abbreviated schedule on Friday, December 16, 2011, due to repairs to the building.    Supreme Court schedules its Eleventh Session for 2011 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Eleventh Session of its 2011 Term on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay on the island of St. Thomas.    WebEx E-Filing Training The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to inform the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that on December 14, 2011, the Court shall be conducting a web-based training on the use of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”). The training will be conducted from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time using the Cisco WebEx web conferencing and collaboration solutions application.    Notice of Public Reprimand and Notice of Public Reprimand Meeting The Virgin Islands Bar Association Ethics and Grievance Committee has issued a Notice of Public Reprimand of MICHAEL A. JOSEPH. The matter has been scheduled for a Public Reprimand Meeting at 3:00 p.m. December 2, 2011 at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands No. 18 Strand Street, Fredericksted, VI 00841 and in St Thomas via videoconference at the Supreme Court, 161B Crown Bay Charlotte Amalie.    The Supreme Court announces Court's closure for Thanksgiving. The Supreme Court announces that the Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands launches Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar of the pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court.    Supreme Court adopts amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure, amendments to Supreme Court Rule 210 and extends the mandatory effective date for electronic filing and service . The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands pursuant to the authority granted to it by section 21(c) of the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, and title 4, sections 32(e), 32(f)(2), and 34(a) of the Virgin Islands Code, as well as its inherent authority, hereby adopts the proposed amendments to the Virgin Islands Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Rules Governing the Appointment of Counsel to Represent Indigent Parties on Appeal that were submitted for comment by the public and the local Bench on September 28, 2011.    Press Release on adoption of Amended Rules and Court's implementation of Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce to the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that the proposed amendments to the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure, the Rules Governing the Appointment to Represent Indigent Parties on Appeal and implementing the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (VISCEFS) have been adopted, October 31, 2011, and will take effect on November 2, 2011.    Supreme Court announces its Fifth Bar Admission Ceremonies and its Tenth Session for the 2011 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Fifth Bar Admissions Ceremony and its Tenth Session of its 2011 Term on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.    Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) is now online for registration The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that effective October 24, 2011, the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) will be available with limited accessibility to allow members of the Virgin Islands Bar and pro se litigants to register as e-filing users in preparation of the launching of VISCEFS on November 2, 2011.    Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure-Released for Public Comment Amendments to the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure and Rules Governing Appointment of Counsel to Represent Indigent Parties on Appealand implementing the VISCEFS.    E-Filing Training Reminder The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to remind the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association that effective November 2, 2011, the Virgin Islands Supreme Court will implement mandatory e-filing of all documents pursuant to the proposed Rules of the Supreme Court.    Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) Training Schedule The schedule for the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) from October 18, 2011 to October 21, 2011.    Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”) In accordance with the proposed Rules of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, effective November 2, 2011, all papers required or permitted to be filed in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands shall be conventionally or electronically filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court in accordance with Rules 15(f) and 40.3 utilizing the Virgin Islands Supreme Court Electronic Filing System (“VISCEFS”). Click the link above to view the Press Release announcing the training schedule for both pro se litigants and members of the Virgin Islands Bar on both islands.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands to begin collection of fees Effective October 3, 2011, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will begin collections of all fees previously collected by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on behalf of the Supreme Court.    Notice of Public Reprimand and Notice of Public Reprimand Meeting The Virgin Islands Bar Association Ethics and Grievance Committee has issued a Notice of Public Reprimand of GARFIELD W. BLOODMAN. The matter has been scheduled for a Public Reprimand Meeting at 10:00 a.m. October 7, 2011 at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands No. 18 Strand Street, Fredericksted, VI 00841 and in St Thomas via videoconference at the Supreme Court, 161B Crown Bay Charlotte Amalie.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases July 2011 Bar Examination Results The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners release the results of the July 2011 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Promulgation Order No. 2011-0002 The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands enters Promulgation Order temporarily extending the term of special admissions for specially admitted attorneys admitted under prior Rules who sat for the July 2011 Virgin Islands Bar Examination.    Clerk's Office on St. Croix relocates to the first floor of the Court's facilities. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise members of the Virgin Islands Bar and the general public that effective Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the Clerk’s Office on the island of St. Croix will relocate from its present second floor location of the Supreme Court’s facilities located at No. 18 Strand Street, Frederiksted to the first floor of the same location.    Judicial Branch of Government offers condolences on the passing of the late Derek M. Hodge. On the behalf of the Judicial Branch of Government and the entire legal community, the Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice, offers condolences on the passing of the late Derek M. Hodge.    St. Croix Office is currently experiencing telephone difficulties The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands regrets to announce that it is presently experiencing intermittent delays on St. Croix with its main telephone number 778‐0613.    Supreme Court announces its Second Bar Admission Ceremonies and its Fourth Session for the 2011 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Second Bar Admissions Ceremony and its Fourth Session of its 2011 Term on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.    Supreme Court announces its Carnival 2011 schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2011.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases February 2011 Bar Examination Results The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners release the results of the February 2011 Virgin Islands Bar Examination    Virgin Islands Commission on Judicial Conduct launch new website The Virgin Islands Commission on Judicial Conduct announce the launching of its website located at www.vicjc.org    Supreme Court schedules its First Session for 2011 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its First Session of its 2011 Term on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court amends Holiday Schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court’s employees have been granted administrative leave on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, in recognition of Governor John P. DeJongh’s Proclamation dated December 10, 2010.    Supreme Court releases its 2010-2011 Holiday Schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and member of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court will recognize the following holiday schedule during the 2010-2011 Christmas and New Year’s season.    Supreme Court schedules its Ninth Session for 2010 Term. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Ninth Session of its 2010 Term on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Courtroom No. 2 of the United States District Court of the Virgin Islands on the island of St. Croix.    St. Croix facilitites experiencing telephone difficulties The Supreme Court wishes to announce that it is presently experiencing telephone difficulties on the island of St. Croix with its telephone number 778-0613.    Supreme Court Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has released its 2010 Thanksgiving Holiday schedule.    Supreme Court closing facilities on St. Croix due to inclement weather conditions The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands closed its offices today at 2:00 p.m. on the island of St. Croix due to the inclement weather conditions on that island.    Supreme Court announces its Third Bar Admission Ceremonies and its Seventh Session for the 2010 Term The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to announce that it will convene its Third Bar Admissions Ceremony and its Seventh Session of its 2010 Term on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Court’s facilities at No. 161B Crown Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.    Hon. Rhys S. Hodge elected as Supreme Court Chief Justice The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that pursuant to title 4, section 22(f) of the Virgin Islands Code the majority of the Court’s Justices convened the first meeting for the justices to select their new Chief Justice on October 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.    Court Closure due to Employee Training The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Court’s facilities will be closed on both islands on Friday, October 22, 2010, to allow the staff to attend its annual court-wide training.    Supreme Court Closing Due to Impending Weather The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the projection of continued heavy rainfall across the Territory, the Court will be closed today on both islands.    Committee of Bar Examiners release the names of Applicants passing the July 2010 Bar Examination The Virgin Islands Committee of Bar Examiners has announced the applicants who passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination that was given on July 28th and 29th, 2010.    Supreme Court Closure due to Heavy Rains The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the projection of continued heavy rainfall across the Territory, the Court will cease its operations on both islands at 1:30 p.m. today.    St. Croix facilitites experiencing telephone difficulties The Supreme Court wishes to announce that it is presently experiencing telephone difficulties on the island of St. Croix with its telephone number 778-0613.    Supreme Court adopts Rules governing the appointment of counsel to represent indigent parties on appeal The Supreme Court has adopted V.I.S.CT.R. 210, which governs the the appointment of counsel to represent indigent parties on appeal effective October 1, 2010.    Supreme Court announces appointees to the Judicial Commission The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces recent appointees to the Judicial Commission pursuant to Virgin Islands Supreme Court Rule 209.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases July 2010 Bar Examination Results The Committee of Bar Examiners has released the results of the results of the July 2010 Bar Examination by Applicant Identification Number (AIN).    Court resume normal operating hours The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that it will be resuming normal operations on both islands tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1, 2010.    Sign up to receive email updates from this website. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to offer a free e-mail notification service    St. Thomas Offices experiencing telephone disruptions The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands regrets to announce that it is presently experiencing difficulties on St. Thomas with its main telephone number 774-2237.    Court's Closing Due to Hurricane Earl The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the impending adverse weather conditions and anticipated flooding associated with Hurricane Earl, the Court will cease its operations on both islands at 9:30 a.m. today.    Supreme Court to convene in the Fifth Session of the 2010 Term and Bar Admission Ceremonies The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will convene in its Fifth Session of its 2010 Term and its second Bar Admission Cermonies on July 22, 2010.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands releases public access module The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce to the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, the full implementation of the Court’s public access module.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands releases its Strategic Plan The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces the release of its Strategic Plan, which will be incorporated as a fundamental component in the operations of the Court.    Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Bar The Supreme Court is scheduled to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar in its First Bar Admissions Ceremonies for 2010.    Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its Carnival 2010 Schedule The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2010.    Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the February 2010 VI Bar Examination The Committee of Bar Examiners released the names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on February 24 and 25, 2010.    Supreme Court announces the Second Session of its 2010 Term and the availability of webstreaming of appellate arguments. The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that it will convene the Second Session of its 2010 Term on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. The Court also announces that online webstreaming of the arguments will also be available with the inaguaral use the courtroom.    Supreme Court admits nine new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar Chief Justice Hodge announces the admission of nine new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar on December 17, 2009, in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Fifth Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term.    Chief Justice announces Court's Holiday Schedule Chief Justice Hodge has released the Holiday Schedule that the Supreme Court will observe during the 2009-2010 Christmas and New Year Season.    Chief Justice Hodge announces the relocation of the St. Thomas offices of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will be relocating its St. Thomas offices from its present location of No. 100 Blackbeard's Hill.    Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court announces Thanksgiving schedule Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will recognize Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2009.    Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service on the island of St. Thomas.    Supreme Court announces the restoration of phone service The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that its main telephone number 774-2237 has been restored to full service.    Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.    Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar Supreme Court will convene its Fourth Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Wednesday, October 21 2009.    Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the July 2009 VI Bar Examination The Committee of Bar Examiners released the names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on July 29-30, 2009.    Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge elected to Board of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices The Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, was elected to a two year term as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices at its annual meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 5, 2009.    Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.    Supreme Court 2009 Carnival Schedule Supreme Court announces 2009 Carnival Schedule    Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the February 2009 VI Bar Examination The Committee of Bar Examiners released th names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on February 28-29, 2009.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases February 2009 Examination Results On April 20, 2009, the Committee of Bar Examiners released the results of the February 2009 Virgin Islands Bar Examination by Applicant Identification Numbers (AIN) only.    Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar Supreme Court will convene its Second Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Tuesday, March 27, 2009.    Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar Supreme Court will convene its First Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Tuesday, February 10, 2009.    Supreme Court announces court closing for President Barack Obama Day Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that the Supreme Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in on January 20, 2009, in recognition of President Barack Obama's Day.    Chief Justice announces Court's Holiday Schedule Chief Justice Hodge has released the Holiday Schedule that the Supreme Court will observe during the 2008-2009 Christmas and New Year Season.    United States Court for the Third Circuit denies Writ of Certiorari On October 31, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Petitioner, Jeffrey Browne’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari, thereby letting stand the decision of the Supreme Court entered on August 29, 2008, which denied him bail under Section 3 of the Revised Organic Act.    Chief Justice announces Supreme Court's closing for Thanksgiving Holidays. Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that the Supreme Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.    Chief Justice appoints Clerk of the Court Attorney Veronica J. Handy has been appointed as Clerk of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge, effective October 20, 2008.    Clerk of the Court to be formally sworn in; Admissions to the Virgin Islands Bar scheduled Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that on October 24, 2008, Attorney Veronica J. Handy, will be formally sworn in as Clerk of the Court and a ceremony admitting the newest members of the Virgin Islands Bar will also be held conducted.    Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.    Supreme Court facilities to remain closed on October 16, 2008. Chief Justice Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Supreme Court's facilities will remain closed on October 16, 2008.    Chief Justice Hodge announces the closing of the Supreme Court's facilities Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the impending weather of Tropical Storm Omar, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands’ facilities located at No. 18 Strand Street, Frederiksted, on the island of St. Croix and No. 1000 Blackbeard’s Hill, on the island of St. Thomas will be closed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.    Lawrence Walcott, Jr. appointed as the Chief Marshal of the Supreme Court Honorable Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge has announced the appointment of Lawrence Walcott, Jr., as the Chief Marshal of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands effective September 8, 2008.    Committee of Bar Examiners Releases July 2008 Examination Results On October 3, 2008, the Committee of Bar Examiners released the results of the July 2008 Virgin Islands Bar Examination by their Applicant Identification Numbers (AIN) only.    Supreme Court issues Promulgation Order No. 2008-02 Promulgation Order establishes the Office of the Supreme Court Marshal.    Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar Supreme Court will convene its Second Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2008 Term on Wednesday, July 16, 2008.    Current RFPs The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is currently seeking bids for any outstanding RFPs.    Supreme Court Announces Office Closure in St. Thomas The St. Thomas Offices of the Supreme Court closes early on June 16, 2008, due to technical difficulties.    Applicants Passing February 2008 Bar Exam Announced Download Press Release    Supreme Court Carnival 2008 Schedule Supreme Court announces the Carnival 2008 Schedule    Fees for Supreme Court amended Revised Schedule of fees applicable to all filings before the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.    Acting Clerk of the Court Designation Attorney Glenda L. Lake will temporarily assume the duties of the Clerk of the Court.    Testimony of Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge March 26, 2008 Testimony of Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge, to the Committee on the Judicial Branch of the Fifth Constitutional Convention.    First Bar Admissions Ceremony of 2008 March 14, 2008    Justices honored at Howard University March 8, 2008, 84th Charter Day celebrations: Associate Justices Maria M. Cabret and Ive Arlington Swan honored at Howard University    Office of Bar Admissions new location 100 Blackbeard's Hill St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Return to Top  Home  Know Your Court  Justices  Office of the Clerk  Administrative Services  Professional Regulation  Court Rules  Promulgation Orders  Opinions  Electronic Docket  Electronic Filing  Media Services  Supreme Court News  Fee Schedule  FAQ  Forms Download  Reference Links  Site Map  Website Tools  Website Policy Sign Me Up Copyright © 2012 Supreme Court of the United States Virgin Islands