The Coroners Court carries out investigations into undetermined deaths and fires, and has the power to make recommendations about how to prevent similar deaths in the future. In Victoria, the Coroners Court of Victoria operates under the Coroners Act 2008, while New South Wales and Queensland have their own coronial jurisdictions.
Both organisations and individuals who possess evidence which could assist the Coroner’s investigation may be summoned to give evidence at an inquest. Likewise, those who face the possibility of being implicated in the cause of death or fire may also be identified as “interested parties”.
For persons who are involved involved in an investigation or inquest, legal representation by an experienced lawyer who is familiar with the Coroners Court, its rules and procedures, is crucial. That is especially so because the Court has the power to make recommendations and make referrals for further charges, and because few firms have extensive experience in the Coroners Court.
At PCL Lawyers, our coroners court lawyers in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane act for both family members and relatives of the deceased and for interested parties across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
Hearings in the Coroners Court frequently generate substantial media interest, particularly when a determination is reached that a person’s death was partly caused by someone’s actions, or where the Court makes recommendations for further charges.
