Magistracy

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 Office On Virgin Gorda Is Closed Today	24 Nov 2023 - 9:59am
Liquor Licence Hearing December 1	10 Nov 2023 - 8:13am
Magistracy Holding Virtual Hearings Only	8 Sep 2023 - 4:33pm
Magistracy Will Be Partially Closed July 28 and July 31	27 Jul 2023 - 3:04pm
Notice Of Court Closure	3 Apr 2023 - 4:41pm
Government Seeks Bids For Insurance Of Magistrate’s Court	2 Dec 2022 - 4:01pm
Temporary Liquor Licences Must Be Signed By Magistracy	22 Jul 2022 - 4:27pm
Magistrate Court Offices Will Close On July 22 And 25	14 Jul 2022 - 4:53pm
Liquor Licence Renewal Fees To Be Paid At Inland Revenue	6 Jul 2022 - 5:16pm
Special Sitting For Liquor Licences Scheduled For June 1	16 May 2022 - 3:23pm

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Employment Opportunities Within The Department

	Closing Date
Office Generalist Trainee Office Generalist Trainee Role Summary The successful applicant will assist with frontline and/or courier duties to ensure professional customer service is provided to the Ministry/Department and public at all times. Main Responsibilities Provide professional frontline service to clients. Assist visitors in a timely manner to facilitate effective communication and customer service. Ensure that all correspondence is collected, delivered and recorded appropriately according to the procedural guide to facilitate effective information flow. Assist with the filing of correspondence to keep filing up to date so that complete records are available for reference. Maintain office equipment and assist senior officers by completing all photocopying, binding and typing in a timely manner to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry/Department. Maintain vehicles in accordance to procedural guide to ensure they are in working order when required. Ensure that hearing lists and civil summonses are prepared in accordance with the procedural guide in order to facilitate effective management of the department. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry/Department. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalency Valid BVI driver’s licence Basic knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures Basic knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications Basic knowledge of general office procedures Sound interpersonal skills Good oral and written communication skills Closing Date: 4 December 2023 Download file Apply Here	4 December 2023

Closing Date

Office Generalist Trainee