Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

18.   Contents of and accompanying document with an application for an interim protection order

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    (1)   An application under section 14, 15 or 16—

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      (a)     must specify—

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        (i)     the facts on which the application is based,

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        (ii)     the nature of the interim protection order applied for, and

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        (iii)     the name of the police station closest to the victim's place of residence;

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      (b)     must be accompanied by—

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        (i)     an affidavit provided by the victim,

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        (ii)     a police complaint,

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        (iii)     any other documents in support of the application.

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    (2)   Where an affidavit under subsection (1)(b)(i) contains information with regard to the possession of a firearm by the respondent and that injury or harm to another person may result, the court shall cause the Director to submit a copy of the affidavit to the Commissioner of Police.