Acting as Deputy State Coroner
81 Acting as Deputy State Coroner
This section applies if—
a Deputy State Coroner’s position is vacant; or
a Deputy State Coroner is not available to perform the functions of a Deputy State Coroner because of absence or another reason.
The State Coroner may appoint a magistrate to act as a Deputy State Coroner.
However, before appointing a magistrate to act, the State Coroner must discuss the matter with the Chief Magistrate.
The instrument of appointment must state the period of the appointment.
The period of appointment must not be longer than 6 months.
However, the appointment may be renewed at any time.
In this section—magistrate does not include a person who is acting as a magistrate.
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