Honorable Robert A. Molloy, Chief Judge - Glenda L. Lake, Esq., Clerk

Mission Statement

COVID-19 OUTBREAK

The District Court of the Virgin Islands remains open and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOTICE

The District Court operations “soft reopening” to the public was initiated on February 17, 2021 and set to expire on April 30, 2021, shall be extended and continued in full force and effect through May 31, 2021. The “soft reopening” of Court operations consists of grand jury proceedings, certain in-person proceedings, Central Violations Bureau proceedings and Clerk’s Office counter services. The “soft reopening” is also extended to include the incremental resumption of civil and criminal jury trials before any judge or magistrate judge in either Division of the Court, as determined and scheduled by the presiding judge. The Court will continue to monitor the COVID-19 conditions in the Virgin Islands and will issue General Orders accordingly. As in the past, please stay tuned for further General Orders of the Court.