Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

22.   Prompt application to court for a care order

If a child is taken into custody under section 20 or the care responsibility of the child is assumed by the Director under section 21, the Director shall immediately or within twenty-four hours of removing the child, apply to the Court for a care order in respect of the child as follows —

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    (a)     an emergency protection order;

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    (b)     an assessment order; or

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    (c)     a care and protection order.