Coroner
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Has the status of a district
court judge
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To initiate a coroners case,
report the death to the police (who act as the coroner‟s investigating agents)
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Must refer a death to the coroner
if:
o No known cause, suicide, unnatural or violent
o No certificate issued
o Died undergoing medical, surgical or dental procedure
o Detained under A&D Act, committed or in prison
o Child in CYPS or foster care
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Coroner can order an autopsy and/or
hold an inquest
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Other court settings: District or
High court
o Expert witness can give an opinion, ordinary witness can only recount facts
o Don‟t take sides, be fair, stick to what you know, use notes taken on
the occasion (with the permission of the judge)
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