Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Coroners Act 1985 - SECT 19

Findings and comments of coroner

19. Findings and comments of coroner



(1) A coroner investigating a death must find if possible-

   (a)  the identity of the deceased; and

   (b)  how death occurred; and

   (c)  the cause of death; and

   (d)  the particulars needed to register the death under the
        Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996.





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(2) A coroner may comment on any matter connected with the death including
public health or safety or the administration of justice.

(3) A coroner must not include in a finding or comment any statement that a
person is or may be guilty of an offence.

(4) If a coroner has determined under section 17(3) not to conduct or complete
an inquest, the coroner is only required to make a finding relating to any of
the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) to (e) of subsection (1) if the
coroner believes it is desirable.