Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

51.   Imposition of sentence

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    (1)   The Court shall, after a finding of guilt in relation to a child, impose a sentence on the child in accordance with this Part to —

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      (a)     encourage the child to understand the implications of and be accountable for the harm caused;

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      (b)     promote an individualized response that is appropriate to the circumstances of the child and proportionate to the circumstances surrounding the offence;

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      (c)     promote the reintegration of the child into the family and community; and

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      (d)     ensure that necessary supervision, guidance, treatment or service which form part of the sentence, assist the child in the process of reintegration and rehabilitation.

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    (2)   Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Court may impose a sentence —

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      (a)     involving a compulsory residential requirement;

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      (b)     referring a child to a secure residential facility or correctional facility for an initial period and thereafter a community based sentence;

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      (c)     referring a child to a family group conference;

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      (d)     involving correctional supervision.