Superior Court of the United States Virgin Islands | |
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Established | 1977 |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States Virgin Islands |
Number of positions | 9 judges |
Website | www.superior.vicourts.org |
Presiding Judge | |
Currently | Debra S. Watlington |
Since | August 1, 2022 |
The Virgin Islands Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the United States Virgin Islands. The court is composed of nine judges. They are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature. Effective January 29, 2007 the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands assumed jurisdiction over appeals from the Superior Court.[1]