P.O. Box 140
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Mission
To serve our community through an independent and impartial system according to the law.
Vision
The achievement of professionalism and excellence in the effective and efficient delivery of justice that benefits the community and maintains the rule of law.
Values
Accountability
- Be accountable for our administrative and judicial functions
- Employ our resources efficiently and effectively in line with best practice and world class benchmarks.
Professionalism
- To deliver high quality service
- To ensure properly trained staff
- To value team work
- To maintain respect for the community and co-workers
- To take pride in our work
- To be responsive to our stakeholder and clients
Judicial Independence
- To ensure that the Magistrate’s Court remains independent in the exercise of its duties.
Community Trust and Confidence
- To act without bias
- To demonstrate integrity
- To act independently
- To value feedback from users
Governing Legislations
Legislation to which the Court are governed by:
- The Magistrate’s Code of Procedure Act and amendments
- Criminal Code (Amendment) Acts of the Virgin Islands
- Evidence Act
- Virgin Islands Proceeds of Criminal Conduct (Amendment) Act
- Virgin Islands Youth Court Act 2005
- Drug Trafficking Offences (Amendment) Act
- Virgin Islands Criminal Justice (Alternative Sentencing) Act
- Coroner’s Act Cap 15 of the Laws of the Virgin Islands
What's Happening Within Our Department?
Magistracy On Virgin Gorda To Close At Noon Today |
27 Jun 2024 - 11:50am
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Temporary Closure Of The Magistracy On June 7 |
6 Jun 2024 - 3:11pm
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Liquor Licence Hearing On Virgin Gorda Scheduled For June 4 |
16 May 2024 - 3:44pm
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Liquor Licence Hearing On Tortola Scheduled For June 3 |
16 May 2024 - 3:33pm
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Magistrate Court Relocates To Old Clarence Thomas Building |
26 Mar 2024 - 4:01pm
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Hakim T. Creque Is Virgin Gorda’s First Full-Time Magistrate |
6 Mar 2024 - 4:11pm
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Resumption Of In-Person Hearings at Magistracy Delayed |
18 Jan 2024 - 12:28pm
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Magistracy On Virgin Gorda To Close December 8 At Noon |
7 Dec 2023 - 3:55pm
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Magistracy On Virgin Gorda Reopens Today |
28 Nov 2023 - 11:48am
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Magistracy Office On Virgin Gorda Is Closed Today |
24 Nov 2023 - 9:59am
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Annette Williams-Sylvester (Mrs.)
Court Manager
Department Contact Information
To make contact with Magistracy, see below for contact information:
Magistracy
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: magistratescourtjh@gov.vg
Tel: 1-284-468-4360
Fax: 1-284-468-4302