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Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Court Proceeding
The court convened to hear oral arguments regarding the case of the People of the Virgin Islands versus Rajah E. Caul. The discussion centered on an appeal involving an Alford plea, with arguments debating whether the lower court committed error by considering the nature of the plea and the defendant's silence as factors during sentencing. The prosecution defended the sentencing rationale, emphasizing that the court relied on the factual conduct of the crime, including uncharged conduct, and was not bound by sentencing recommendations.
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Court Hearing
The court hearing focused on an appeal concerning defective service of process, specifically regarding unsigned and unsealed summonses. Key discussion topics included the application of local rules of civil procedure, particularly Rule 4, and whether the defendant waived the right to challenge personal jurisdiction by participating in litigation without raising the service defect in a timely manner. The court also debated the reasonableness of the attorney's actions and the criteria for applying waiver and forfeiture in light of the defendant's prolonged involvement in the case.
Nov 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Bar Admissions Ceremony
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands held a formal bar admission ceremony to swear in new attorneys. The proceedings included the presentation of candidates for admission by the Committee of Bar Examiners, the administration of the oath of office, and remarks by the President of the Virgin Islands Bar Association regarding the role of legal practitioners in a territory, the importance of impartial administration of justice, and the responsibilities of attorneys in upholding the rule of law.
Apr 30, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Moot Court Competition Moot Court Competition
The proceedings featured student arguments concerning two major legal topics. The first segment focused on the application of the comparative fault statute and the superseding cause doctrine in a wrongful death case, specifically debating the inclusion of additional potentially negligent parties. The second segment challenged the statutory interpretation of the word 'children' in a wrongful death claim and questioned the procedural validity of legislative amendments made to that statute.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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