VIRGIN ISLANDS SMALL CLAIMS RULES Rule 3. Summons; Service of Process

• Jurisdiction: United States

Rule 3. Summons; Service of Process

(a) Summons.

(1) Timing. On the filing of a complaint, the clerk of court shall prepare a summons for the plaintiff, which shall comply with Rule 4(a) of the Virgin Islands Rules of Civil Procedure.
(2) Return Date. The summons shall set forth a return-day not less than 5, nor more than 30 days, from the date of filing the action, according to the nature and circumstances of the case and the method of service to be employed.
(3) Explicit Advice of Rights. The summons form shall contain a written notice conspicuously advising the defendant:

(A) that counsel are not permitted in Small Claims proceedings, and that no jury trial is available;
(B) that the defendant has an automatic right to request transfer of

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