Application for inquest into death
24 Application for inquest into death
If a person asks a coroner to hold an inquest into a death which a coroner has jurisdiction to investigate, the coroner may —
hold an inquest or ask another coroner to do so; or
refuse the request and give reasons in writing for the refusal to the person and to the State Coroner within a reasonable period after receiving the request.
A request under subsection (1) is to —
be made in writing; and
contain reasons for the request.
Within 7 days after receiving notice of the refusal, or if a reply to a request for an inquest to be held has not been given within 3 months after the request was made, the person may apply to the Supreme Court for an order that an inquest be held.
The Supreme Court may make an order that an inquest be held if it is satisfied that it is necessary or desirable in the interests of justice.
[Section 24 amended: No. 15 of 2003 s. 7.]
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