2. Sudden Death Flashcards
1
Q
When can a Coroner release a body if there is no post-mortem to be done?
A
Unless a Senior Sergeant agrees, the Coroner cannot release the body earlier than 24 hours after notifying Police that no post-mortem is to be done.
2
Q
A COR30 is the document to approve release of a body. What should Police be confident of prior to signing the COR30?
A
Police must be satisfied that no post-mortem is required because there are no potential crime concerns.
If Police refused to sign a COR30, there needs to be evidence to support this refusal. This would typically be evidence that the Coroner had not previously been given.
3
Q
Hierarchy for identifying a body?
A
Five methods;
Visual ID
Fingerprints
Odontology (dental)
Comparison identification process (DVI)
DNA
