Photocopies of service documents have to be requested from the Clerk’s office.
Yes, attached properties are stored in a warehouse or on the marshals’ secure parking lot.
The Office of the Virgin Islands Marshal has the responsibility to release liens when warranted.
The judgment creditor has the right to proceed against the judgment debtor for the unsatisfied amount.
All excess proceeds from an auction sale go to the judgment debtor.
The interested applicant must be at least 21 years old; must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent; must pass a written exam; must successfully complete the Virgin Islands Police Academy.
The Virgin Islands Police Department is the front line for law enforcement, public safety, investigations of crimes and arrest throughout the territory. The Virgin Islands Deputy Marshals are the law enforcement arm of the Judicial Branch. They perform as a supporting role to the Police in ensuring public safety. Both Police and Marshals have peace officer status, which means they have arrest powers.
No. While their duties are very similar the main difference is jurisdiction. The Virgin Islands Marshal's jurisdiction is restricted to the US Virgin Islands. The US Marshals have federal jurisdiction i.e. the United States, its commonwealth and territories, as well as, international interests.
Yes, Virgin Islands Marshals have peace officer status; they can perform traffic stops and issue tickets if necessary.