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§ 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.