Review

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  • (a) An appeal may be taken from any final determination of the Commissioner by any person who is adversely affected thereby to the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Within 15 days after receipt of a copy of the order or other final determination, or after service of notice thereof by registered mail, the appellant or his attorney shall serve a notice of appeal on the Commissioner, provided that during such 15-day period the court may for good cause shown extend such time for not exceeding an additional 30 days. The notice of appeal shall refer to the action of the Commissioner appealed from, shall specify the ground of appeal, including both points of law and fact which are asserted or questioned by the appellant. A copy of the original notice of appeal with proof of service shall be filed by the appellant or his attorney with the clerk of the court within ten days of the service of the notice and thereupon the court shall have jurisdiction of the appeal. The service of such notice of appeal shall not act as a stay of enforcement of the Commissioner's final order or other final determination unless so ordered and directed by the court.

  • (b) No bond or deposit for costs shall be required of the United States Virgin Islands or Commissioner upon such appeal or other court proceedings pertaining to the matter.

  • (c) Upon appeal all findings of fact by the Commissioner shall be deemed final and conclusive unless it is shown that such findings were not supported by substantial evidence produced before the Commissioner at the hearing.


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