We have created this guide to cover frequently asked
questions on how the courts in the British Virgin Islands
operate.
How are the courts in the BVI structured?
The British Virgin Islands is a member state of the Eastern
Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC). Within
the BVI, the High Court is managed by local registries. The
procedure is governed by the ECSC Civil Procedure Rules 2023
(EC CPR) and practice directions.
The key components of the BVI's civil court system are (i)
the High Court (Civil Division), (ii) the High Court (Commercial
Division), (iii) the ECSC, Court of Appeal and (iv) the Judicial
Committee of the Privy Council.
How are proceedings commenced in the BVI?
The following five points cover the most sought-after answers to
how proceedings are commenced in the BVI.
