ACT
(Act 6 of 2008, Statutory Instrument 10/2011)
Act 6 of 2008 .. in force 1 March 2011 (S.I. 10/2011)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PRELIMINARY
1. | Short title |
2. | Interpretation |
PART 1
SAINT LUCIA LEGAL AID AUTHORITY
3. | Establishment of authority |
4. | Functions and powers of authority |
5. | Committees |
6. | Authority to regulate own procedure |
7. | Seal |
8. | Executive Director |
9. | Meetings of Board |
10. | Quorum |
11. | Voting |
12. | Additional person to attend meetings |
13. | Confidentiality and oath of secrecy |
14. | Protection from liability |
15. | Declaration of interest and abstention from voting |
16. | Duration of appointment |
17. | Revocation |
18. | Resignation |
19. | Vacancy |
20. | Decisions not invalidated |
21. | Secretary and staff |
22. | List of attorneys-at-law |
23. | Remuneration |
24. | Fund for use by Authority |
25. | Financial year of Authority |
26. | Budget and plan of action of Authority |
27. | Accounts |
28. | Audit |
29. | Auditor's report |
30. | Annual report |
PART 2
PROVISION OF LEGAL AID
31. | Legal aid |
32. | Application for legal aid |
33. | Investigation by Authority |
34. | Authority may require further information |
35. | Grant or refusal of legal aid |
36. | Endorsement on certificate |
37. | Issuance and form of certificate |
38. | Cancellation of certificate |
39. | Contributions |
40. | Deposit in respect of out-of-pocket expenses |
PART 3
MISCELLANEOUS
41. | Register |
42. | Appeal |
43. | Regulations |
AN ACT to provide for the grant by the State of legal aid and advice to persons of insufficient means in civil and criminal cases.
Commencement [1 March 2011]
PRELIMINARY