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Supreme Court to convene in the Fifth Session of the 2010 Term and Bar Admission Ceremonies
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will convene in its Fifth Session of its 2010 Term and its second Bar Admission Cermonies on July 22, 2010.
  
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands releases public access module
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce to the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, the full implementation of the Court’s public access module.
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands releases its Strategic Plan
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces the release of its Strategic Plan, which will be incorporated as a fundamental component in the operations of the Court.
  
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Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Bar
The Supreme Court is scheduled to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar in its First Bar Admissions Ceremonies for 2010.
  
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its Carnival 2010 Schedule
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announces its abbreviated schedule for Carnival 2010.
  
Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the February 2010 VI Bar Examination
The Committee of Bar Examiners released the names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on February 24 and 25, 2010.
  
Supreme Court announces the Second Session of its 2010 Term and the availability of webstreaming of appellate arguments.
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that it will convene the Second Session of its 2010 Term on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. The Court also announces that online webstreaming of the arguments will also be available with the inaguaral use the courtroom.
  
Supreme Court admits nine new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar
Chief Justice Hodge announces the admission of nine new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar on December 17, 2009, in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands Fifth Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term.
  
Chief Justice announces Court's Holiday Schedule
Chief Justice Hodge has released the Holiday Schedule that the Supreme Court will observe during the 2009-2010 Christmas and New Year Season.
  
Chief Justice Hodge announces the relocation of the St. Thomas offices of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will be relocating its St. Thomas offices from its present location of No. 100 Blackbeard's Hill.
  
Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service
The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service on the island of St. Thomas.
  
Supreme Court announces Thanksgiving schedule
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands will recognize Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, 2009.
  
Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service
The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service on the island of St. Thomas.
  
Supreme Court announces the restoration of phone service
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands wishes to advise the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that its main telephone number 774-2237 has been restored to full service.
  
Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service
The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.
  
Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar
Supreme Court will convene its Fourth Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Wednesday, October 21 2009.
  
Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the July 2009 VI Bar Examination
The Committee of Bar Examiners released the names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on July 29-30, 2009.
  
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge elected to Board of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices
The Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands, was elected to a two year term as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices at its annual meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 5, 2009.
  
Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service
The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.
  
Supreme Court 2009 Carnival Schedule
Supreme Court announces 2009 Carnival Schedule
  
Committee of Bar Examiners announces Applicants that passed the February 2009 VI Bar Examination
The Committee of Bar Examiners released th names of the applicants that passed the Virgin Islands Bar Examination, which was given on February 28-29, 2009.
  
Committee of Bar Examiners Releases February 2009 Examination Results
On April 20, 2009, the Committee of Bar Examiners released the results of the February 2009 Virgin Islands Bar Examination by Applicant Identification Numbers (AIN) only.
  
Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar
Supreme Court will convene its Second Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Tuesday, March 27, 2009.
  
Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar
Supreme Court will convene its First Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2009 Term on Tuesday, February 10, 2009.
  
Supreme Court announces court closing for President Barack Obama Day
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that the Supreme Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in on January 20, 2009, in recognition of President Barack Obama's Day.
  
Chief Justice announces Court's Holiday Schedule
Chief Justice Hodge has released the Holiday Schedule that the Supreme Court will observe during the 2008-2009 Christmas and New Year Season.
  
United States Court for the Third Circuit denies Writ of Certiorari
On October 31, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denied Petitioner, Jeffrey Browne’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari, thereby letting stand the decision of the Supreme Court entered on August 29, 2008, which denied him bail under Section 3 of the Revised Organic Act.
  
Chief Justice announces Supreme Court's closing for Thanksgiving Holidays.
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that the Supreme Court's facilities on both islands will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
  
Chief Justice appoints Clerk of the Court
Attorney Veronica J. Handy has been appointed as Clerk of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge, effective October 20, 2008.
  
Clerk of the Court to be formally sworn in; Admissions to the Virgin Islands Bar scheduled
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge announces that on October 24, 2008, Attorney Veronica J. Handy, will be formally sworn in as Clerk of the Court and a ceremony admitting the newest members of the Virgin Islands Bar will also be held conducted.
  
Supreme Court announces delays with the STT telephone service
The Supreme Court is experiencing intermittent delays with its phone service at its St. Thomas office.
  
Supreme Court facilities to remain closed on October 16, 2008.
Chief Justice Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that the Supreme Court's facilities will remain closed on October 16, 2008.
  
Chief Justice Hodge announces the closing of the Supreme Court's facilities
Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge advises the general public and members of the Virgin Islands Bar that due to the impending weather of Tropical Storm Omar, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands’ facilities located at No. 18 Strand Street, Frederiksted, on the island of St. Croix and No. 1000 Blackbeard’s Hill, on the island of St. Thomas will be closed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
  
Lawrence Walcott, Jr. appointed as the Chief Marshal of the Supreme Court
Honorable Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge has announced the appointment of Lawrence Walcott, Jr., as the Chief Marshal of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands effective September 8, 2008.
  
Committee of Bar Examiners Releases July 2008 Examination Results
On October 3, 2008, the Committee of Bar Examiners released the results of the July 2008 Virgin Islands Bar Examination by their Applicant Identification Numbers (AIN) only.
  
Supreme Court issues Promulgation Order No. 2008-02
Promulgation Order establishes the Office of the Supreme Court Marshal.
  
Supreme Court to admit new attorneys to the Virgin Islands Bar
Supreme Court will convene its Second Bar Admission Ceremony for the 2008 Term on Wednesday, July 16, 2008.
  
Current RFPs
The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is currently seeking bids for any outstanding RFPs.
  
Supreme Court Announces Office Closure in St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Offices of the Supreme Court closes early on June 16, 2008, due to technical difficulties.
  
Applicants Passing February 2008 Bar Exam Announced
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Supreme Court Carnival 2008 Schedule
Supreme Court announces the Carnival 2008 Schedule
  
Fees for Supreme Court amended
Revised Schedule of fees applicable to all filings before the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands.
  
Acting Clerk of the Court Designation
Attorney Glenda L. Lake will temporarily assume the duties of the Clerk of the Court.
  
Testimony of Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge
March 26, 2008 Testimony of Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge, to the Committee on the Judicial Branch of the Fifth Constitutional Convention.
  
First Bar Admissions Ceremony of 2008
March 14, 2008
  
Justices honored at Howard University
March 8, 2008, 84th Charter Day celebrations: Associate Justices Maria M. Cabret and Ive Arlington Swan honored at Howard University
  
Office of Bar Admissions new location
100 Blackbeard's Hill
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
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