2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 14 - Crimes
Chapter 29 - Contempts
§ 582a. Contempt constituting the crime of domestic violence
Universal Citation: V.I. Code tit. 14, § 582a (2019)
(1) Whoever willfully disobeys any lawful order issued pursuant to section 97(b)(2) or section 98 of Title 16 is guilty of a crime.
(2) If the order disobeyed was issued where the judge determined that a deadly weapon was used or displayed by the defendant, the sentence must be not less than 6 months and not more than 5 years and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 must be imposed.
(3) A person charged with an offense under subsection (a) of this section shall be detained and retained in custody until such time as the person appears before a judicial officer, or a judicial officer orders otherwise; provided that the person charged shall appear before a judicial officer within 48 hours from the time of arrest.
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