2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

4.   Condition of issue of summons

It is lawful for the magistrate, on any application for a summons under this Act, to refuse to issue such summons if he or she is not satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the man alleged to be the father of the child is in truth and in fact the father of such child, and that such application is made in good faith and not for any purpose of intimidation or extortion.