Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

25.   Filing of affidavit by a respondent

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    (1)   A respondent may, on being served with an interim protection order and notice of proceedings for a final protection order, file an affidavit with the Court and Director, by the date specified in the notice of proceedings for a final protection order.

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    (2)   An affidavit under subsection (1) must specify—

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      (a)     evidence with respect to the act of domestic violence;

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      (b)     reasons for the Court to set aside an interim protection order;

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      (c)     reasons for not making a final protection order.