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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.