Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

838.   Consideration of written statements or depositions on application

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    (1)   In determining whether particulars of any matter alleged in an indictment are required or not, and whether a defect in the indictment is material to the substantial justice of the case or not, the Court may have regard to the written statements or depositions tendered by the prosecution.

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    (2)   When any particulars are furnished, a copy shall be given without charge to the accused person or his or her counsel.

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    (3)   An entry as to the furnishing of particulars shall be made in the Crown Book, and the trial shall proceed in all respects as if the indictment had been amended in conformity with such particulars.

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