In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crime to fully and voluntarily cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of this citizen cooperation to Territorial and Federal law enforcement efforts, and to the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice […]
As used in this chapter (1) “Victim” means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime against him. The term “victim” also includes the immediate family members of a crime victim who is a minor or who is physically […]
This section may be cited and shall be known as the “Victim’s and Witness’ Bill of Rights.” To the extent reasonably possible and subject to available resources, victims and witnesses of crime are afforded the following rights where applicable: (a) Victims and witnesses have a right to be treated with dignity and compassion. (1) A […]
Nothing in section 203 of this chapter shall create a cause of action on behalf of any person against any Territorial or Federal Government employee or agency or the Government of the United States Virgin Islands or the United States of America or any agency responsible for the rights and provision of services set forth […]
(a) The provisions of this section shall govern the disposition of any criminal offense within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court in any case which involves an identified victim whose whereabouts are known. (b) It is the responsibility of the prosecutor’s victim or witness assistance unit in each judicial district, or a representative designated by […]
(a) The Government of the United States Virgin Islands shall ensure that alleged victims of criminal sexual conduct, in any degree, or child sexual abuse shall not bear the cost of the routine medicolegal exam following the assault, provided the victim has filed an incident report with the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department. (b) These […]
