VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE Rule 8. Bond and Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal in Civil Case; Release Pending Appeal in Criminal Case

• Jurisdiction: United States

Rule 8. Bond and Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal in Civil Case; Release Pending Appeal in Criminal Case

(a) Bond or Other Security in Civil Case. The Superior Court may require an appellant in a civil case to file a bond or provide other security in such form and amount as it finds necessary to ensure payment of costs on appeal, including attorney's fees, pursuant to the applicable Rules of the Superior Court. In the event the Superior Court chooses to require a cost bond, the Clerk of the Superior Court shall immediately notify the Clerk of the Supreme Court that a bond requirement has been set and when the bond has been paid.

(b) Requests for a Stay of Judgment or Order of Superior Court in Civil Case. Requests for a stay of the judgment...