Organization

The Commission consists of nine members with diverse backgrounds who serve four-year terms. Three judge members are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, one of whom is a magistrate. Three attorney members are appointed: one by President of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, one by the Governor and one by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Three public members, who cannot be attorneys or active or retired judges, are appointed: one by the Governor and two by the President of the Virgin Islands Legislature.

Members are not compensated for their work but may receive authorized per diem and travel allowances. The Commission meets regularly during the year and is supported by a professional staff. Although the Commission operates independently, it is housed within the judicial branch of government and its rules must be approved by the Virgin Islands Supreme Court. The rules can be viewed here. The Commission's budget is appropriated by the Legislature as part of the Virgin Islands Supreme Court's budget.

Current Officers

Chair

Emile Henderson III Esq.

Vice Chair

Honorable Jessica Gallivan

Secretary / Treasurer

Pamela Richards Samuel

  

Commission Members

Public Members

Member Name

Address

Appointed By

Term Expiration

Angel Morales

P O Box 502425
St. Thomas, VI 00805

John P. deJongh, Jr.
Governor U. S. Virgin Islands

August 1, 2017

Cherene Williams-Walters

5020 Cotton Valley

St. Croix, VI 00820

Ronald E. Russell Senate President
VI 29th Legislature

August 1, 2014

Pamela Richards Samuel

10911 Palestina

St. John, VI 00830

Ronald E. Russell Senate President
VI 29th Legislature

August 1, 2016

Attorney Members

Member Name

Address

Appointed By

Term Expiration

Treston Moore

P.O. Box 310

St. Thomas, VI 00804

John P. deJongh, Jr.
Governor U. S. Virgin Islands

August 1, 2014

Emile Henderson III

(53-A) 429 King St., Ste. 8 Frederiksted, VI 00840

Darryl D. Donohue
Presiding Judge VI Superior Court

August 1, 2017

Andrew Capdeville

P O Box 6576
St. Thomas, VI 00804

VI Bar Association

August 1, 2016

Judicial Members

Member Name

Address

Appointed By

Term Expiration

Jessica Gallivan
Superior Court of VI

P O Box 929 C'sted.,
St. Croix, VI 00821

Darryl D. Donohue
Presiding Judge VI Superior Court

August 1, 2016

Adam Christian
Superior Court of VI

P O Box 70
St. Thomas, VI 00804

Rhys S. Hodge
Chief Justice VI Supreme Court

August 1, 2017

Harold W.L. Willocks
Superior Court of VI

P O Box 929 C'sted.,
St. Croix, VI 00821

Rhys S. Hodge
Chief Justice VI Supreme Court

August 1, 2014