§ 371. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires, otherwise: (a) “Director” means the Director of the Bureau of Corrections; and (b) “Bureau” means the Bureau of Corrections.

§ 372. Establishment

There is established in the executive branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Bureau of Corrections.

§ 373. Administration; Director

The Bureau is administered under the supervision and direction of the Director. (a) The Governor shall appoint the Director with the advice and consent of the Legislature. The Director shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom he is appointed and until his successor is appointed and qualified, unless sooner […]

§ 374. Warden, assistants and division directors

(a) The Governor shall appoint a warden and such assistants or division directors as the Governor considers necessary for the proper administration of the Bureau. The warden, assistants and division directors shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom they are appointed and until their successors are appointed and qualified, […]

§ 375. Duties; costs of operation

(a) The Bureau shall exercise general control over persons arrested, detained, or sentenced by a court of law in accordance with the laws applicable to correctional institutions or rules properly promulgated. (b) The Bureau’s costs of operation must be financed by the Legislature based on a budget submitted by the Director. (c) The Bureau shall […]