Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

CORONERS ACT - SECT 16

    (1)     Where a coroner who has jurisdiction to hold an inquest into a death makes a decision not to hold an inquest, the coroner:

        (a)     must record the decision in writing; and

        (b)     must specify the reasons for the decision; and

        (c)     as soon as practicable after making the decision:

            (i)     must notify the senior next of kin of the deceased person; and

            (ii)     may notify any person;

    of the decision, in writing, including the reasons for the decision.

    (2)     Within 14 days after receiving notice of the decision mentioned in subsection (1)(b), the person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order that an inquest be held.

    (3)     The Supreme Court may if it thinks fit, make an order that an inquest be held.