Publications

Practice Direction 6 of 2011 - Directions Hearing

This document is a copy of Practice Direction 6 of 2011 - Directions Hearing.

Practice Direction 6 of 2014 - Medical records

This document is a copy of Practice Direction 6 of 2014 - Medical records pursuant to section 107 of the Coroners Act 2008.

Practice Direction 6 of 2020 - Aboriginal Passings in Custody, updated May 2024

This document is a copy of Practice Direction 6 of 2020 - Aboriginal Passings in Custody, updated 14 May 2024

Practice Direction 7 of 2014 - Coronial Briefs

This docuemnt is a copy of Practice Direction 7 of 2014 - Coronial briefs pursuant to section 107 of the Coroners Act 2008.

Practice Direction 8 of 2011 - Opening inquests into "police contact" deaths

This document is a copy of Practice Direction 8 of 2011 - Opening inquests into "police contact deaths.

Practice Direction 9 of 2011 - Regional coroner referrals

This document is a copy of Practice Direction 9 of 2011 - Regional coroner referrals

Practice Note 1 of 2024 - Pronunciation of Names and Forms of Address in Coronial Proceedings

The Coroners Court of Victoria recognises that the correct pronunciation of names and forms of address during court proceedings is a matter of respect and is an important component of ensuring public confidence in the proper administration of justice.

The State Coroner of Victoria has authorised the issue of the following Practice Note to:

(a) provide guidance on expectations for the correct pronunciation of names and forms of address in coronial proceedings; and

(b) facilitate a simple process by which families, interested parties and legal representatives can provide, and the Court can seek, clarification on correct pronunciation of names and appropriate forms of address.