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VIRGIN ISLANDS ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Virgin Islands:

serves as legal counsel of the state government
defends the State's laws and Constitution
enforces state consumer protection laws
defends suits against state agencies and state employees
sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
approves public bond issues
administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
collects court-ordered child support

Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

United States Attorney's Office United States Courthouse & Federal Building 5500 Veterans Drive, Suite 260 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802-6424 Phone: (340) 774-5757Fax: (340) 776-3474

United States Attorney's Office 1108 King's Street, Suite 201 Christiansted, St.Croix, Virgin Islands 00820-4951 Phone: (340) 773-3920 Fax: (340) 773-1407

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