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In forceInquest into multiple deaths
Part 3Coroner’s investigation, including by inquest, of deaths
Division 3Inquests and investigations
33 Inquest into multiple deaths
The State Coroner may investigate, or direct a coroner to investigate, at an inquest—
(a)
a number of deaths that happened at different times and places, but which appear to have happened in similar circumstances; or
(b)
a number of deaths that happened at the same time and place.Example of paragraph (a)—The State Coroner may direct a coroner to investigate several deaths that are suspected of being caused by an overdose of methadone.
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