2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Code
Title 18 - Elections
Chapter 3 - Boards of Elections
§ 55. Watchers, attorneys and candidates at board sessions

(a) Any political party which is, or hereafter may be, entitled to have watchers at any registration, or primary or election, shall also be entitled to appoint watchers who are qualified electors of the district, or attorneys, to represent such party at any public session of the board of elections of the district, and at any computation and canvassing of returns of a primary or election or recount of ballots under the provisions of this title. Such watchers or attorneys may exercise the same rights as watchers at registration and polling places, but the number of such persons who may be present at any one time may be limited by the board to three for each party.

(b) Every candidate shall be entitled to be present in person or by attorney in fact duly authorized, and to participate in any proceeding before a board of elections whenever any matters which may affect his candidacy are being heard, including any computation and canvassing of returns of a primary or election or recount of ballots affecting his candidacy.

(c) Any watcher, attorney or candidate present at a recount of ballots may examine the ballots and raise any objections regarding the same, which shall be decided by the board, subject to appeal, in the manner provided by this title.