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Virgin Islands: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (VI-D-1)

Virgin Islands: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (VI-D-1)

Records relating to an arrest and court proceedings are expunged by the court upon dismissal after the successful completion of probation without conviction for a first offense. V.I. Code Ann. tit. 5, § 3711(c).
Record Detail(s)
Completion of diversion or deferral program
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
Yes, all
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No
Clearance Process
Automatic
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
An offense that resulted in personal injury or death, or in which a deadly weapon was used, is ineligible. V.I. Code Ann. tit. 5, § 3711(c).
Procedure General
The procedure is automatic. V.I. Code Ann. tit. 5, § 3711(c).
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The person is treated as if they were never arrested. V.I. Code Ann. tit. 5, § 3738.
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.