Sudden Death

Question 1

role of coroner

Answer 1

Determine death

Authority to determine need for PM to assist determine cause of death

Question 2

Where coroner determine that no need for a post Mortem and wishes to return back to family coroner must :

Answer 2

Must not authorise release earlier than 24hrs after notifying a constable of decision

This does not apply if constable at level of senior sgt or above agrees the release within 24hrs

Question 3

In consideration of COR 30 process for releasing body to be signed by police what must they be satisfied of

Answer 3

No potential crime concerns

Question 4

If police decline to sign COR 30 (release of body doc) they need to provide the coroner with

Answer 4

Evidence that coroner has not previously been provided with

Question 5

Identifying the body

Before release IID must be satisfied. Police responsible or this what method do we use :

Answer 5

Visual
Fingerprints
Odontology
Comparison ID process ( duty SAR)
DNA

Question 6

Police staff approached following a sudden death should

Answer 6

Seek advice from police media

Consult with coroner