Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

25.   Power to take measurements, photographs, fingerprints, palm and foot impressions

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    (1)   The police officer in charge of a station may cause the measurements, photographs, finger print and or palm impressions, and where necessary foot impressions to be taken, for purposes of use and record, of any person in lawful custody for any offence punishable by imprisonment whether accused or convicted.

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    (2)   Any person who refuses to permit his or her measurements, photographs and finger print and or palm impressions, and where necessary foot impressions to be taken under the provisions of subsection (1) commits a summary offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $240 or to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months and, after conviction, reasonable force may be used to enable such measurements, photographs, finger print and or palm impressions, and foot impressions to be taken.

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    (3)   On the release, discharge or acquittal of a person who has not previously been convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment and whose measurements, photographs, finger print and or palm impressions, and foot impressions have been taken under the provisions of this section, such measurements, photographs, finger print and or palm impressions and foot impressions (both negatives and copies) shall be destroyed.

However, release shall not include release on bail pending trial.