Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

1226.   Power of entry to execute distress

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    (1)   If a person charged with the execution of a warrant of distress is prevented from executing the warrant by the fastening of doors, or otherwise, he or she may open the doors by all necessary means using such force as may be required, in the presence of 2 witnesses, one of whom must be a police officer, if possible, the sergeant or other officer in charge of the police station in the district.

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    (2)   Any action taken under subsection (1) is without prejudice to any imprisonment or other punishment or penalty to which a person is otherwise liable for obstructing by refusal, violence or other physical impediment the execution of any warrant of distress.