§ 4005. Holding to answer in district court
(a) If there is good reason to fear the commission of the crime, the person complained of shall be held to answer as in case of felony, and the judge may admit to bail to keep the peace in the same manner as in case of felony. (b) When a judge has held a person […]
§ 3981. Means for prevention of crimes
Crimes may be prevented by the intervention of the officers of justice — (1) by requiring security to keep the peace; (2) by requiring the police force of the Virgin Islands to attend at exposed places; and (3) by suppressing riots.
§ 3982. Persons acting by command of officers of justice
When the officers of justice act in the prevention of crime, other persons who by their command act in their aid are justified in so doing.