When is a coroners case

There are several other types of death that must always be reported: All deaths of children and young people under 18, even if due to natural causes.

This is for safeguarding purposes. Deaths within 24 hours of admission to hospital Deaths that may be linked to medical treatment, surgery or anaesthetic Deaths that may be linked to an accident, however long ago it happened Deaths that may be linked to drugs or medications, whether prescribed or illicit If there is a possibility that the person took their own life If there are any suspicious circumstances or history of violence Deaths that may be linked to the person's occupation, for example if they have been exposed to asbestos All deaths of people who are in custody or detained under the Mental Health Act, even if due to natural causes Some unusual illnesses including hepatitis and tuberculosis.

Was this page helpful? Only the largest cities have forensic pathologists to act as coroner and do the medical examinations. In small, rural counties, the coroner may be a physician who has no forensic training, or it may be the sheriff or the mortician.

A physician who is asked to act as county coroner should try to learn something about forensic medicine and should be quick to ask for assistance from experts when it is needed. The time of death or the angle of gunfire may determine whether the person committed suicide or was murdered. It is not for the Coroner to decide, or appear to decide any question of criminal or civil liability or to apportion guilt or attribute blame.

Inquests are open to the public and the media. Coroners decide who should take part to give evidence as witnesses at an inquest. This can include:. We will not reply to your feedback. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers. The nidirect privacy notice applies to any information you send on this feedback form.

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You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. Enter your feedback characters maximum. Gathering information The coroner A coroner is on duty at all times and may attend the scene of the death when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Victoria Police Immediately after a death, Victoria Police will start gathering information to form an initial report for the coroner.

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine A forensic pathologist will undertake an examination of the deceased, which includes: radiological scans, such as full body CT scans photographs a visual examination or post-mortem autopsy the taking of bodily fluid such as blood, urine, saliva and mucus the taking of samples from the surface of the body, including swabs from wounds and inner cheek, hair samples and samples from under fingernails and from the skin for testing.

The coroner may order further investigations to help establish identity and cause of death. Determining the course of an investigation Based on all the information and evidence gathered, the coroner will decide if the death requires further investigation, or if the death was due to natural causes. As part of any investigation, the coroner may: obtain information and documents from various people and organisations request expert reports and opinions determine if an inquest is required request Victoria Police to compile a coronial brief conduct research and consider potential recommendations.

Findings The coroner will make a finding at the end of every investigation, sometimes with recommendations. Inquest finding A finding made following an inquest is often delivered in court by the coroner.