2010 Annual Report - Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands

Oftentimes, the Office of the Court Administrator is usually
called upon to plan, host or assist with special events and/or
functions of the Court. During Fiscal Year 2010, the following
Court affiliated events were held: the Investiture of Judge Harold
W. L. Willocks, in the District of St. Croix and Judge Adam G.
Christian in the District of St. Thomas-St. John; the 16th Annual
High School Appellate Moot Court Competition, which was held
in the District of St. Croix this year; the Employee Health Fair;
the Annual Employee Appreciation Day and Luncheon, Annual
Employee Christmas Awards and Recognition Gala.
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK
OF THE COURT
The Office of the Clerk of the Court is responsible for the daily
functions of the Operational Division of the Court which is
comprised of Civil and Small Claims, Conciliation, Criminal,
Family, Traffic, and Probate Divisions. Additionally, the Clerk
oversees the Office of the Marshal of the Superior Court, the
Office of the Cashier, Court Reporting Division and the Jury Trial
Division. The Clerk of the Court is designated as the custodian of
records for all judicial matters brought before the Superior Court
of the Virgin Islands.
The Clerk’s Office is directly responsible for receiving and
processing court documents, attending and assisting in all court
proceedings, maintaining the Court’s files and entering the
Court’s orders, judgments and decrees. Additionally, the Clerk’s
Office collects and disburses money for court fees, fines, court
costs, judgments and restitution at the Court’s direction. The
Office of the Clerk of the Court provides enhanced services to
all persons conducting business with the Court by promoting the
automation of the Court’s business procedures and practices, and
endorsing the themes of efficiency and professionalism.
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