CORONERS ACT 1997 - SECT 39 Non-custodial deaths and fires

Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

Non-custodial deaths and fires—discretion to appoint lawyer

(1) A coroner may appoint a lawyer to assist the coroner for an inquest in relation to a death (other than a death in custody) or in an inquiry.

Note For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.

(2) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made either generally or in relation to a particular matter.