Are coroners inquests open to the public?

Are coroners inquests open to the public?

Inquests are open to the public and the media. Coroners decide who should take part to give evidence as witnesses at an inquest. Witnesses will first be questioned by a Coroner, and there may be further questions by ‘properly interested people’ or their legal representatives.

Are autopsy reports public record in Australia?

The majority of Coroner’s findings following an inquest are available to the public. However, individual documents in a coronial file are only available to persons or organisations with an appropriate interest in the coronial matter.

Where can I find autopsy reports?

If you want an autopsy report, note the county where the individual lived and died. You can start by looking up the county or state medical examiner’s office on the Internet. Write down its physical and mailing address. Usually, you can download the form from the government website.

What cases are heard in coroner’s court?

Jurisdiction

• unnatural, unexpected, sudden and suspicious deaths.
• suspected deaths (in the case of missing persons)
• fires and explosions that cause serious injury or damage to property.

Can anyone request a coroner’s report?

If you want a written copy of the full report you need to ask the coroner’s officer or to write to the Coroner concerned and they may charge a fee. Some Coroners prefer to send the report to a doctor to explain and discuss the findings with you.

What is involved in a coroner’s inquest?

An inquest is an investigation into the facts of how your relative has died. A coroner will look at different information and decide the cause of death. The coroner will tell the next of kin, or the personal representative, when your relative’s inquest will take place.

Do all deaths get referred to the Coroner?

About half of all deaths are not reported to the Coroner at all, as a doctor is able to provide a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death. If there is no doctor available who can issue this certificate, the death must be reported to the Coroner.

What goes to the Coroner?

The role of the Coroner The Coroner is required by law to investigate sudden, unexpected and unnatural deaths to determine the identity, date, place, circumstances and medical cause of death.

What are the working hours of the Manchester South coroner’s office?

The Manchester South Coroner’s office is open from Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am 4pm, phone lines close daily at 4pm. The office is not open on Bank Holidays The Coroners for Manchester South are; Ms A Mutch, Senior Coroner.

What is the coroner’s Court of Western Australia?

The Coroner’s Court of Western Australia is a specialist court established to investigate certain types of deaths.

Can I visit the Coroners Court?

The Coroners Court is an open court and members of the public are entitled to attend. If you wish to observe an inquest for your professional development, you are welcome to do so. Please follow the visitors’ guidelines to arrange this. The diary shows several types of hearing.

Where is the coroner’s court in Stockport?

The Coroner’s Court is located on the A6 close to Stockport Town Centre and is next to the Town Hall adjacent to the Stockport Art Museum. Car – The Court is located a few minutes off the M60 motorway, please use post code SK1 3XE if using a satnav.