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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.

  • Information for expert witnesses

    A fact sheet for anyone who has been approached by the court to provide an expert report, or give expert testimony at an inquest as part of a coronial investigation.

  • Information for health professionals

    A fact sheet to help health professionals understand what deaths must be reported to the coroner, and what happens during a medical death investigation.

  • Information for witnesses

    A fact sheet for anyone who has been summoned to attend an inquest to give evidence.

  • Information for Witnesses, Family and Friends. Attending Hearings at the Coroners Court of Victoria: Impact of Exposure to Trauma & Self Care

    Attending court hearings can be emotionally demanding for witnesses, family, and friends. This resource provides information about supports for witnesses, family and friends attending court. 

  • Inquests

    An inquest is a court hearing into a single death, multiple deaths or a fire.

    The Coroners Court of Victoria investigates certain deaths and fires to find out their cause. Coroners also make recommendations to help prevent similar deaths and fires in the future. Not all investigations will result in an inquest.

  • The Coroners Court and the Koori Community

    This short brochure explains the things you need to know immediately after the death of a loved one is reported to the coroner.

  • What happens now?

    This short brochure explains the things you need to know immediately after the death of a loved one is reported to the coroner.

  • Which organisation is most appropriate for your concerns?

    This publication, Which organisation is most appropriate for your concerns?, provides advice to families on the role of the coroner, common concerns regarding health and medical treatment and to which organisations to direct those concerns. 

  • Coroners Court Monthly Suicide Data Report - May 2021

    This report provides an overview of suicides that have occurred in Victoria from 1 January 2017 - 31 May 2021. This report was produced under the Coroners Court of Victoria's initiative to release timely and accessible data on suicide across the state.

  • Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network - Data Report 2010

    The Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network was established in 2011 as an initiative of state and territory death review processes, and is endorsed by all state and territory Coroners and the Western Australian Ombudsman. The Network’s goals include producing national data concerning domestic and family violence related homicides in accordance with the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2009-2021. With this work the Network seeks to contribute to the formulation of evidence-based policy and decision making in relation to domestic and family violence, enhancing opportunities for prevention and intervention and contributing to the enhanced safety of women and their children across Australia.

    This first report from the Network was published in 2018.