§ 4921. When and how a deposition may be taken outside this territory
(a) A deposition to obtain testimony or documents or other things in an action pending in this territory may be taken outside this territory: (1) On reasonable notice in writing to all parties, setting forth the time and place for taking the deposition, the name and address of each person to be examined, if known, […]
§ 4905. Inconvenient forum
When the court finds that in the interest of substantial justice the action should be heard in another forum, the court may stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just.
§ 4901. Definition of person
As used in this chapter, “person” includes an individual, his executor, administrator, or other personal representative, or a corporation, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity, whether or not a citizen or domiciliary of this territory and whether or not organized under the laws of this territory.
§ 4902. Personal jurisdiction based upon enduring relationship
A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person domiciled in, organized under the laws of, or maintaining his or its principal place of business in, this territory as to any claim for relief.
§ 4903. Personal jurisdiction based upon conduct
(a) A court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person, who acts directly or by an agent, as to a claim for relief arising from the person’s (1) transacting any business in this territory; (2) contracting to supply services or things in this territory; (3) causing tortious injury by an act or omission in this […]
§ 4904. Service outside the territory
When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this chapter, service may be made outside this territory.
§ 4636. The state council
(a) The state council of Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders is established within the Department of Justice. (b) The state council shall be composed of seven members, as follows: (1) A member of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, appointed by the President of the Legislature; (2) A judge from the Superior […]
§ 4637. Powers and duties of the interstate commission
The interstate commission shall have the following powers: (a) To adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission; (b) To promulgate rules which shall have the force and effect of statutory law and shall be binding in the compacting states to the extent and in the manner provided […]
§ 4638. Organization and operation of the interstate commission
(a) Bylaws. The interstate commission shall, by a majority of the members, within twelve months of the first interstate commission meeting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the compact, including, but not limited to: (1) Establishing the fiscal year of the interstate commission; […]
§ 4639. Activities of the interstate commission
(a) The interstate commission shall meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this compact. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this compact and unless a greater percentage is required by the bylaws, in order to constitute an act of the interstate commission, such act shall have been taken at a […]