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

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