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What is a Coroner?
The coroner is a person specially appointed to enquire into the manner ofdeath of any person in any case where the Coroners Act 2006 requires thatthe death be reported to him or her.
How do we address a Coroner?
Coroners are equivalent to a District Court Judge. Refer to them as Sir orMa'am as appropriate
What deaths MUST be reported to the Coroner?
SCUMBIE
Suicide.
Cause unknown or no Doctor’s Certificate issued.
Unnatural or violent death.
Medical or surgical or dental operation or procedure (includesadministration of anaesthetic or medicine).
Birth deaths or deaths that appear to be the result of pregnancy or givingbirth.
Institutional deaths; that is, deaths in a psychiatric hospital, children’shome or prison, or while in police custody.
Enactment requires the holding of an inquest (Alcoholism and DrugAddiction Act 1966; Children Young Persons and their Families Act1989; Mental Health and Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act1992; Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation Act2003; Corrections Act; Shipping and Seaman Act 1952; Armed ForcesDiscipline Act 1971.)
When do you have to report a death to the Coroner?
Section 15 of the Coroners Act 2006.
The Police have a duty to report the death immediately to the coronerdesignated by the Chief Coroner to receive reports.
What is a post-mortem?
A post-mortem is an examination of a person’s body to determine the causeof death. A post-mortem is authorised by the coroner, who directs apathologist to perform the examination.
What three reasons will a Coroner open and conduct an inquest?
1 - To establish:
- The fact that a person has died
- The identity of the deceased
- The cause of death
- Where and when the death occurred
- The circumstances of the death
2 - To make recommendations or comments that may, if drawn to public attention, reduce the chances of the same thing or circumstances happening again.
3 - To determine if public interest would be served if the death is investigated another way or by other investigation authorities.
SUDDEN DEATH
Outline the basic procedure for police attending a sudden death (where
there are no suspicious circumstances).
Your action should include the following steps:
• Body examination.
• Establishing death.
• Inform Coroner.
• Body removal.
• Informing NOK/station.
• Mortuary procedure.
• Body identification.
• File preparation.
Identify the documentation required for a sudden death file.
• Police 258 Report Form
• Initial Report for Coroner (POL 47 or POL 47A)
• Deceased Person Certificate (POL 265)
• Deceased Person Identification Form (POL 265A)
• Property Record Sheet (POL 268).
Identify the three people who should be informed of a sudden death.
When someone dies, you must inform their
Next of kin (NOK), the
NationalCoronial Referral Advisor (if there is no certificate as to cause of death) and
Your supervisor.
What should front line officer do if they suspect the death is suspicious?
If the death is suspicious, freeze the scene and seek further assistance immediately.
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