CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 21 Directions to doctors to conduct post-mortem examinations

CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 21

    (1)     A coroner may, by order, direct a doctor to conduct a post-mortem examination of the body of a person who has died in any of the circumstances in relation to which the coroner has jurisdiction to hold an inquest.

    (2)     A coroner may, by order, direct the same or another doctor to conduct a further or more complete post-mortem examination of a body if satisfied that it is desirable to do so.

    (3)     An order under subsection (1) or (2) must be in writing.