CORONERS ACT 1995 - SECT 16 Coroner's officers
CORONERS ACT 1995 - SECT 16
Coroner's officers
(1) A coroner's officer must (a) assist a coroner in carrying out the coroner's duties under this Act; and(b) comply with any guidelines issued by the Chief Magistrate; and(c) carry out all reasonable directions of a coroner.(2) A police officer is, by virtue of his or her office, a coroner's officer and has the same functions and powers as are conferred or imposed on a coroner's officer by this Act.(3) A coroner's officer may (a) administer an oath or affirmation; and(b) take an affidavit.