Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

23.   Jury decision

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    (1)   After hearing the evidence, the jury shall give its verdict and certify it in writing, setting out, so far as the particulars have been proved to them, who the dead person was and how, when and where he or she came to his or her death.

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    (2)   The jury shall also inquire of and find the particulars for the time being required under the Civil Code to be registered concerning the death.

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    (3)   A verdict or finding may be returned by the majority of the jurors.

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    (4)   If at least 3 of the jurors cannot agree on a verdict, the coroner may record the findings of those facts, if any, that at least 3 of the jurors have agreed on.

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    (5)   The coroner shall then submit to the Attorney General the evidence taken at the inquest, together with the findings of fact, if any, that at least 3 of the jurors have agreed on.

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    (6)   The Attorney General may order the coroner to summon another jury to hold another inquest or may take other action that he or she considers proper.