VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Rule 12.1. Notice of an Alibi Defense

• Jurisdiction: United States

Rule 12.1. Notice of an Alibi Defense

(a) Government's Request for Notice and Defendant's Response.

(1) Government's Request. An attorney for the government may request in writing that the defendant notify an attorney for the government of any intended alibi defense. The request must state the time, date, and place of the alleged offense.
(2) Defendant's Response. Unless otherwise provided in an order under subpart (d) of this Rule, within 14 days after the request, or at some other time the court sets, the defendant must serve written notice on an attorney for the government of any intended alibi defense. The defendant's notice must state:

(A) each specific place where the defendant claims to have been at the time of the alleged offense; and
(B) the name, address, and telephone number of each alibi witness on whom the defendant intends to rely.

(b) Disclosing Government Witnesses.

(1) Disclosure.

(A) In General. Unless otherwise provided in an order under subpart (d) of this Rule, if the defendant serves a Rule 12.1(a)(2) notice, an attorney for the government must disclose in writing to the defendant or the

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