Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

28.   Powers of custodian of surrendered fugitive

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    (1)   The persons to whom a fugitive is surrendered under an order under section 27 may—

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      (a)     receive and hold the fugitive within the jurisdiction of Saint Lucia; and

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      (b)     convey the fugitive to a place within the Commonwealth country or foreign State to which he or she has been surrendered under this Act.

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    (2)   If a fugitive described in subsection (1) escapes from any custody to which he or she is delivered under an order under section 27, he or she may be retaken in the same manner as any person accused or convicted of a crime against the laws of Saint Lucia may be retaken on an escape.