Definitions

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  • As used in this chapter:
    • (1) “Custodian” means the Territorial Registrar of Vital Records, local registrars of vital records appointed by the Territorial Registrar and District clerks.

    • (2) “Department” means the Virgin Islands Police Department.

    • (3) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Vital Records.

    • (4) “Missing Minor” means a person 17 years old or younger reported to any law enforcement authority as lost, runaway and whose whereabouts are unknown. The term includes any child who is missing whether voluntarily or involuntarily or under circumstances not conforming to the child’s is ordinary habits or behavior and who may be in need of assistance.

    • (5) “Dependant Adult” means a person 18 years of age or older with a developmental disability, including but not limited to autism, dementia and Alzheimer’s, whether caused by illness, brain injury or defect or age.


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