D.V.I. LRCi 55.1

The following procedures govern the two-step process for obtaining a default judgment pursuant

to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a):

(a) Entry of Default. To request the entry of default against a party, the movant must

provide evidence by affidavit or declaration, along with appropriate documentation, of

the following:

(1) Proof of proper service upon the party of a summons and complaint for affirmative

relief;

(2) The party’s failure to timely plead or otherwise respond to the complaint;

(3) In the case of an entity party, including a government or agency or branch thereof,

that the person served qualifies as an officer, manager, agent, or otherwise is

authorized by appointment or law to be served on behalf of the entity.

(4) If service is made pursuant to a state’s law other than that of the United States Virgin

Islands, the movant must provide a citation to and a copy of the applicable statute

under which service was made.

(b) Default Judgment.

(1) A party moving for a default judgment (whether by the Clerk or by the Court) shall

submit proof of compliance with the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C.

app. §§ 501 et seq.).

(2) A party seeking default judgment may move for default judgment under Rule 55(b)

at any time after default has been entered.