Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Coroners Act 1985 - SECT 34

Jurisdiction of coroner to hold inquest into a fire

34. Jurisdiction of coroner to hold inquest into a fire



(1) A coroner must hold an inquest into a fire if the Attorney-General
directs.

(2) A coroner who has jurisdiction to investigate a fire must hold an inquest
if the State Coroner directs.

(3) A coroner who has jurisdiction to investigate a fire may hold an inquest
if the coroner believes it is desirable.