SAINT LUCIA JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Justices of the Peace is to provide the highest standard of service and performance to the citizens of Saint
Lucia through efficiency, consistency and fairness and to ensure that justice is provided without unreasonable delay thereby
enhancing the public's confidence in the Justice system.
- Statement of Accused Person
- Warrant to Arrest Defendant
- Consent to Bail
- Summons
- Affidavit
- Judgement
- Statement Under Caution
- Interview Under Caution
- Charge and Voluntary Statement
- Charge Sheet
- Bail Form
- Declaration of Custody
- Declaration of Change of Name
- Declaration of Rental Agreement
- Deed of Sale
- Affidavit of Service
- Emergency Certificate of Identity
- Saint Lucia Passport Form
- Civil Status Certificate
- Civil Status Marriage
- Saint Lucia Criminal Code
- Police Certificate of Character
- Saint Lucia Visa Application
- Will and Testament Facts
- Sample Will and Testament
- Revocation Power Of Attorney
- Witness for Enduring Power of Attorney
- How a JP Visits a Police Station
- Power of Attorney Info Kit
- Guidelines for Authorised Witnesses
- Medical Power Of Attorney
- Money Laundering Prevention Act
- Trust Deed Investments
- Another Sample Will
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CODE OF CONDUCT
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Code of Ethics.
FUNCTIONS AND QUALITIES
The FAQ's on the functions and qualities of a
Justice of the Peace.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines designed to assist the JP better
understanding their role.
BECOMING A JP
How to become a Justice of the Peace.
CONTACT
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Greetings,
We hope you find this website of Saint Lucia Justice of the Peace Association useful. The Association has created
this website for you the Public, the non-Associated J.P and those Justices who are members of our Association.
Take a quick tour of the site there is a range of information on the services Justices of The Peace provide, How
to locate a J.P in Saint Lucia, The functions of a J.P and how to become a J.P.
The services of Justices of the Peace of Saint Lucia are provided free to the Public and Remuneration to any J.P
is not a requirement. Local J.Ps in your Communities will be happy to serve you their free time and the courtesy
of making an appointment before visiting a Justice of the Peace is always appreciated.
Our Commitment
We strive to deliver a level of service that exceeds the expectations of the public.
If you have any questions about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We have friendly,
knowledgeable representatives available seven days a week to assist you.
PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Hon JOHN F DANIEL
PRESIDENT
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HISTORY OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
The title Justices of the Peace derived from 1361, in the reign of Edward iii. An Act of 1327 had referred to "good and lawful men" to
be appointed in every county in the land to "Guard the Peace". Justices of the Peace still retain the power conferred or re-conferred on
them in 1361 to bind over unruly persons " to be of good behavior". The bind over is not a punishment but that people thought likely
to offend will not do so.
For the following 600 years and continuing today, Justices of the Peace have undertaken the greater part of the judicial work carried
out in England and Wales on behalf of the sovereign. For most of that time- until the invention of our modern system of local
government in the 19th Century, Justices of the Peace also administered the country at a local level. They fixed wages, built and
controlled roads and bridges and undertook to provide and supervise locally those services thought by the Monarch and by Parliament
to be necessary for the welfare of the country.
Dame Pearlette Louisy was appointed Governor General on September 17, 1997.
A career educator, Dame Pearlette taught at the secondary and tertiary education levels before serving
as Principal of the St. Lucia “A” Level College in 1981. When the College merged with other institutions
in 1986 to form the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, she became Dean of the Division of Arts,
Science and General Studies and later served as Vice Principal and subsequently as Principal of the
College until her appointment as Governor General.
Dame Pearlette received her early education at the Laborie Girls’ Primary School and the St. Joseph’s
Convent Secondary School. She later received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and French at the
Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies, a Master of Arts Degree in Linguistics at Laval
University in Quebec, Canada and a PH.D in Education at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.
She combined her career in the field of education with an interest in culture and the performing arts.
She has actively been involved in the development and promotion of the Creole language both at home
and at the regional and international levels, having served as President of the St. Lucia Creole Movement
and on the Executive of the International Committee of Creole Studies. She credits her membership of
St. Lucia’s Creative and Performing Arts Society in the disciplines of theatre and choral singing for the
passion she still feels for culture development initiatives at the national and regional levels.
Dame Pearlette continues her academic work in the field of higher education, especially that of higher
education in small states. Her articles in that field appear in international journals and publications and
she has delivered keynote addresses and presented papers at educational conferences and forums, again
at national, regional and international levels.
Dame Pearlette has received many honours and awards from educational institutions and international agencies. She was the Student of
the Year during her second year at the University of the West Indies, and was a Commonwealth Scholar during her studies in Canada. She
holds Honorary Doctor of Laws Degrees (LL.D) from the Universities of Bristol, Sheffield and the University of the West Indies. She is a
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, a Dame of the Order of St John (D.St.J), and a Dame of the
Order of St Gregory the Great. As Governor General she has been awarded the Grand Cross of St Lucia (GCSL) and the Grand Cross of St
Michael and St George. (GCMG).
Dame Pearlette serves as Patron to many national organizations in the areas of education, sports, culture and charitable and service
organisations.
Learn about our Governor General - Head of State
Her Excellency
Dame Pearlette Louisy
Governor General
