(a) In the event a sex offender fails to register with the territory of the United States Virgin Islands as required by this chapter, the Attorney General or designee shall immediately inform the jurisdiction that provided notification that the sex offender was to commence residency, employment, or school attendance with the territory that the sex offender failed to appear for registration.
(b) If the Attorney General or designee receives information that a sex offender has absconded, the Attorney General or designee shall make an effort to determine if the sex offender has actually absconded.
(c) In the event no determination can be made that a sex offender has absconded, the Attorney General or designee shall ensure that the Virgin Islands Police Department and any other appropriate law enforcement agency are notified.
(d) If the information indicating the possible absconding came through notice from another jurisdiction or federal authorities, these entities shall be informed that the sex offender has failed to appear and register.
(e) If an absconded sex offender cannot be located, the Attorney General or designee shall take the following steps:
(i) Update the registry to reflect that the sex offender has absconded or is otherwise not capable of being located;
(ii) Notify the U.S. Marshals Service;
(iii) Seek a warrant for the sex offender's arrest. The U.S. Marshals Service or Federal Bureau of Investigations (“FBI”) may be contacted in an attempt to obtain a federal warrant for the sex offender's arrest;
(iv) Update the NCIC/NSOR to reflect that the sex offender has absconded, or is otherwise not capable of being located; and
(v) Enter the sex offender into the National Crime Information Center Wanted Person File.
(f) In the event a sex offender who is required to register due to their residence, employment or school attendance status fails to do so or otherwise violates a registration requirement of this chapter, the Attorney General or designee shall take all appropriate follow-up measures including those outlined in this section. The Attorney General or designee shall first make an effort to determine if the sex offender is actually residing, employed or attending school within the jurisdiction of this territory of the United States Virgin Islands.