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36-0112

An act amending title 4 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 31, section 516 increasing the filing fee for general civil complaints in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 41, section 426 allowing for the collection of nine percent prejudgment interest when an offer of judgment is filed with the court

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary: 36-0112 OverviewBill Number: 36-0112 Title: An act amending title 4 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 31, section 516 increasing the filing fee for general civil complain

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Bill Summary · 36-0112

Bill Summary: 36-0112

Overview

Bill Number: 36-0112
Title: An act amending title 4 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 31, section 516 increasing the filing fee for general civil complaints in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and title 5 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 41, section 426 allowing for the collection of nine percent prejudgment interest when an offer of judgment is filed with the court
Status: Introduced
Introduced: January 22, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to increase the filing fee for general civil complaints in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands and to allow for the collection of 9% prejudgment interest when an offer of judgment is filed with the court. The intent is to generate additional revenue for the court system and incentivize earlier settlement of civil cases.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the filing fee for general civil complaints in the Superior Court from $100 to $150
  • Allows for the collection of 9% prejudgment interest when an offer of judgment is filed with the court, up from the current 6% rate
  • Specifies that the prejudgment interest rate applies from the date the offer of judgment is filed until the date of the final judgment

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals and businesses filing general civil complaints in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands will be required to pay the higher $150 filing fee
  • Plaintiffs in civil cases will be able to collect 9% prejudgment interest if they file an offer of judgment, potentially incentivizing earlier settlements
  • The Virgin Islands court system is expected to generate additional revenue from the increased filing fees, which could be used to fund court operations and improvements

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been introduced in the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands and is currently in the committee review process. If passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, the provisions would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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