§ 4201. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words have the following meanings: (a) “CODIS” or “Combined DNA Index System” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s combined DNA identification Index System, which includes the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by the Virgin Islands, states and local forensic DNA […]
§ 4202. Establishment; Director
(a) There is established within the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, a Virgin Islands DNA Database and Databank under the supervision of a Director. (b) The Governor shall appoint the Director on the basis of knowledge and experience in the field of forensic sciences. The Director is responsible for DNA analysis and […]
§ 4203. DNA sample required
(a) All designated offenders shall submit a DNA sample collected by a person authorized pursuant to section 4204, subsection (b), to determine identification characteristics specific to that person and to be included in the Database. The submission of a DNA sample is not stayed pending a motion for new trial, an appeal of a sentence, […]
§ 4204. Collection procedures; costs; collection materials; civil liability
(a) The Director, after consultation with the Attorney General, shall establish regulations or procedures for the collection of DNA samples, including standards for training persons responsible for collection of DNA samples. (b) Only a physician, registered professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomist, health care worker with phlebotomist training or a person licensed and trained by […]
§ 4205. DNA analysis
All DNA samples collected pursuant to section 4203, subsection (a), must be forwarded to the Director for DNA analysis. The Director may employ independent forensic laboratories to perform the DNA analysis required under section 4203, subsection (a). The Director shall provide for the receipt and analysis of DNA samples and for the filing and storage […]
§ 4103. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted wire or oral communications
(a) Any investigative or law enforcement officer who, by any means authorized by this chapter, has obtained knowledge of the contents of any wire or oral communication or evidence derived therefrom may disclose such contents to another investigative or law enforcement officer to the extent that such disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of […]
§ 4023. Killing or wounding
If, in the effort to suppress or disperse any unlawful or riotous assembly, or to arrest or detain any of the persons engaged therein, any such rioters or other persons then present as spectators or otherwise are killed or wounded, the officers, and persons acting in their aid, are guiltless thereof. If any such officers […]
§ 4051. Crimes which may be compromised
(a) No crime may be compromised, nor any proceeding for the prosecution or punishment therefor stayed upon a compromise, except as provided in this chapter or other law. (b) When an information charges a misdemeanor, for which the person injured by the act constituting the crime has a civil action, the crime may be compromised […]
§ 4052. Procedure for compromise
For a compromise to be effected, the party injured shall appear before the court in which the complaint or information is filed at any time before trial and acknowledge in writing that he has received satisfaction for the injury. The court may then in its discretion, on payment of the costs and expenses incurred, order […]
§ 4101. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Aggrieved person” means a person who was a party to any intercepted wire or oral communication or a person against whom the interception was directed. (b) “Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the United States […]