Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

862.   Objection of substance or to jurisdiction

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    (1)   If an indictment does not state in substance an indictable offence, or states an offence not triable by the Court, the accused person may move the Court to quash it or in arrest of judgment in accordance with the provisions of this section.

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    (2)   If such motion is made before the accused pleads, the Court shall either quash the indictment or amend it, if it thinks that it ought to be amended.

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    (3)   If the defect in the indictment is noticed by the Court during the trial, and the Court does not think it fit to amend it, the Court may, in its discretion, quash the indictment or leave the objection to be taken in arrest of judgment.

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    (4)   Upon an objection to the jurisdiction of the Court, the Court shall proceed to satisfy itself in such manner and upon such evidence as it thinks fit, whether it has jurisdiction or not.