Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

700.   Omissions and mis-statements

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    (1)   No complaint, summons warrant, conviction or other proceedings shall be deemed objectionable or insufficient on any of the following grounds—

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      (a)     that it does not specify the means by which the offence was committed;

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      (b)     that it does not state who is the owner of any property mentioned in it;

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      (c)     that it does not contain the name of the person injured;

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      (d)     that it does not name or describe with precision the person or thing;

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      (e)     that it does not contain any statement which it is necessary to aver or allege.

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    (2)   The Court may, if satisfied that it is necessary in the interest of a fair trial, order that better and further particulars describing such means, person, place or thing, be furnished by the prosecutor and may adjourn the trial to enable the prosecutor to furnish such particulars.