Publications
We provide publications that cover the coroners process, information for families immediately following the reporting of a death of a loved one, and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Find and download our publications.
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Annual Report 2019 - 2020
The Coroners Act 2008 requires the court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament.
Download “Annual Report 2019 - 2020”
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Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2020-21
The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is was tabled in Parliament on 28 October 2021 and includes a summary of the year in review, the role of the Court and valuable data and case studies on coronial investigations and prevention opportunities.
Download “Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2020-21”
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Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2021-2022
The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament.
Download “Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2021-2022”
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Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2022-2023
The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament.
Download “Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2022-2023”
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A health practitioners guide for writing a statement for the Coroner
The Coroners Court of Victoria has developed this guideline to assist health practitioners when requested by the Coroner for a statement.
Download “A health practitioners guide for writing a statement for the Coroner”
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Access to coronial documents
The factsheet outlines the process for obtaining copies of court documents, including who is eligible to apply and how to apply.
Download “Access to coronial documents”
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Coroners Court Fees and Fines 2023 — 2024
Victorian courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) charge a range of:
- fees for services and regulatory purposes, including licensing and registering certain activities
- fines for improper conduct, and to discourage unlawful behaviour.
This document provides a list of fees and fines for the Coroners Court of Victoria for 1 July 2023 — 30 June 2024
Download “Coroners Court Fees and Fines 2023 — 2024”
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Coroners Prevention Unit
This brochure outlines the role of the Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU).
CPU is a specialist service for coroners created to strengthen their prevention role and provide them with expert assistance.
Download “Coroners Prevention Unit”
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Coroners Process - Information for family and friends
This booklet has been designed to assist in understanding the coronial process and to provide information about support available to families and friends whose loved one's death is being investigated by the Coroners Court of Victoria.
Download “Coroners Process - Information for family and friends”
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Guidance on whether to request an inquest
A fact sheet for legal practitioners or anyone considering requesting an inquest be held as part of an active coronial investigation.
Download “Guidance on whether to request an inquest”