Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

1224.   Detention or release of offender during distress proceedings

Where a warrant of distress is issued, the Court may either allow the offender to go at large or, by a warrant in that behalf, order him or her to be kept and detained in safe custody until return has been made to the warrant, unless the offender gives sufficient security by recognizance or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Court, for his or her appearance before the Court at the time or extended time and place appointed for the return of the warrant.