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18 July 2026
Bill Requiring Governor’s Approval for Off-Island Inmate Transfers Advances by One Vote
18 July 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
A divided committee advanced Bill 36-0231, requiring outside review and the governor’s approval for many off-island inmate transfers, despite warnings from BOC and DOJ that the process could undermine safety, confidentiality and federal court compliance.
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