Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Office Generalist II (INTERNAL REASSIGNMENT)

Submitted by on 2 March 2021 - 2:14pm

Responsibilities

1. Answer, screen and transfer calls appropriately, record messages and distribute them to officers to ensure a timely and adequate flow of information.

2. Perform clerical and data entry functions.

3. Update and maintain information on computer systems, databases and spreadsheets and in archives.

4. Assist in processing paperwork, gathering information and verifying data.

5. Greet and assist visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner to facilitate effective communication and customer service.

Statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on Discontinuance of Criminal Matters

Topic: Law, The Courts | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 25 February 2021 - 1:13pm

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions advises the public that the office will not accept written requests for ongoing criminal matters to be discontinued from any virtual complainant or witness.  If there are concerns about the case, virtual complainants and witnesses should report those to the law enforcement officers in charge of investigating their cases. 

Senior Crown Counsel

Submitted by on 22 February 2021 - 2:38pm

Role Summary

The role of Senior Crown Counsel provide legal advice as well as prosecute cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professional manner.

Main Responsibilities

Justice Richard Floyd Joins BVI Courts

Topic: The Courts, The Public Service | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 11 February 2021 - 4:59pm

Seasoned judge, attorney and legal instructor His Lordship the Honourable Justice Richard Floyd has joined the Virgin Islands’ bench as Head of the Criminal Division.

Senior Crown Counsel

Submitted by on 1 February 2021 - 3:11pm

Role Summary

The role of Senior Crown Counsel provide legal advice as well as prosecute cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professional manner.

Main Responsibilities

Statement From The Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions On The Sentencing Of Anthony Angol At The Magistrates’ Court On 22 December, 2020

Topic: The Courts | Posted By:

 
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 - 10:50am

On the 22nd December, 2020 Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards sentenced Anthony Angol.  Angol was found guilty on December 14, 2020 for the two (2) offences that were before the Court. The offences were:

Statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Regarding Inaccurate Reporting in the Article ‘US$100K Bail for UK National’

Topic: Law, The Courts | Posted By:

 
Monday, 7 December 2020 - 2:56pm

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was recently made aware of a December 2, 2020 news article that inaccurately suggested that a man faced $100,000 bail and would shortly face trial in the Magistrate’s Court.

Office Generalist II(Internal Reassignment)

Submitted by on 3 December 2020 - 3:41pm

Responsibilities

Statement on Four Persons Plead Guilty for Entering BVI Illegally While Sea Borders Remain Closed

Topic: Internal Security (Police), Novel Coronavirus, Security | Posted By:

 
Tuesday, 1 December 2020 - 8:27pm

The public is advised that the matter of Nicholas Cancro, John Hines Jr, Lynee Ann Hines and Jeanne McKinnon who were apprehended by the Joint Task Force on the 19th November, 2020 was heard before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin at 2:00 p.m. on 1st December, 2020.   

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