United States Bankruptcy Court, District of the Virgin Islands
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of the Virgin Islands is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands, operating within the Third Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases filed by individuals and businesses located in the United States Virgin Islands, including the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.
As a territorial district, the court serves a geographically compact but distinct jurisdiction. Bankruptcy filings in the territory reflect the economic conditions of an island community, including cases related to tourism, real estate, and small business operations.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of the Virgin Islands. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Caseload
The court handles a relatively modest volume of bankruptcy cases reflecting the territory's population size, with filings spanning all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to practice before the District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands to appear in the Bankruptcy Court. Local rules may impose additional requirements for admission to the bankruptcy court bar.
Clerk's Office
5500 Veterans Drive, Suite 310, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of the Virgin Islands, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.