Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

4.   Jurisdiction of the Family Court

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   (1)   The Family Court shall have jurisdiction to try or otherwise deal with offences, causes, or matters, as provided in that behalf in any of the enactments specified in the Schedule.

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   (2)   The Family Court shall have all the functions and authorities incidental to the jurisdiction conferred upon it by subsection (1).

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   (3)   Without prejudice to anything ordered or otherwise provided under this Act, the jurisdiction of the Family Court extends throughout the State.

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   (4)   Subject as otherwise provided by or under this Act, the like process, procedure and practice as relate to the exercise of the jurisdiction of a district court, and otherwise to the conduct of its business, shall be observed, in so far as they are applicable (with necessary adaptations), in relation to the exercise of jurisdiction, and otherwise to the conduct of business, of the Family Court and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the judgements and orders of the Family Court and the attendance of persons before it, whether as accused persons or witnesses or otherwise, may be enforced accordingly.