An Act amending’ title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a) to — BILL NO. 36-0057
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 06/2 5/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 06/05/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0057 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands March 28, 2025 An Act amending’ title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a) to require automatic expungement of the arrest record and complaint or information when the accused has been acquitted PROPOSED BY: Senators Alma Francis Heyliger and Avery L. Lewis Co-sponsors: Clifford A. Joseph, Sr., Ray Fonseca and Milton E. Potter Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a} is amended by striking paragraph (2) and by adding the following subsection (c): “(c) Upon the acquittal of an accused, the Court shal! …
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COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 06/2 5/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 06/05/2025-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0057 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands March 28, 2025 An Act amending’ title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a) to require automatic expungement of the arrest record and complaint or information when the accused has been acquitted PROPOSED BY: Senators Alma Francis Heyliger and Avery L. Lewis Co-sponsors: Clifford A. Joseph, Sr., Ray Fonseca and Milton E. Potter Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 314, section 3733, subsection (a} is amended by striking paragraph (2) and by adding the following subsection (c): “(c) Upon the acquittal of an accused, the Court shal! enter an order expunging the accused record of the arrest and the criminal complaint or information upon which the accused was tried.” BILL SUMMARY This bill requires the Court enter an order expunging the arrest record and the complaint or information upon which the accused was tried, if the accused was acquitted of the charges. BR25-0298/March 18, 2025/SLR