2019 US Virgin Islands Code
Title 14 - Crimes
Chapter 3A - Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking
§ 150. Eligibility for benefit or services
(a) A victim is eligible for a benefit or service available through the Criminal Victims Compensation Commission and other agencies identified in the plan developed under section 148(d)(1), regardless of immigration status.
(b) A minor who has engaged in commercial sexual activity is eligible for a benefit or service available through the Department of Human Services and other agencies identified in the plan developed under section 148(d)(1), regardless of immigration status.
(c) As soon as practicable after a first encounter with an individual who reasonably appears to the Department of Justice, the Department of Human Services, or other department or agency of the Government to be a victim or a minor who has engaged in commercial sexual activity, the department or agency shall notify the appropriate agency identified in the comprehensive plan developed under section 148(d)(1) that the individual may be eligible for a benefit or service under the law of the Virgin Islands.
