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- Loved ones
  A sudden death is always reported to the coroner. An investigation is commenced immediately, and you will be contacted shortly afterwards
- Process for families
  information on the process for families dealing with the court system
- Support Services
  support services which are offered in coronial division and list of other support services
- Senior next of kin
  Legal rights of senior next of kin, Hierarchy, delegation of responsibilities
- Practitioners and other court users
  guidance on investigations for lawyers and laypersons involving sudden deaths
- Legal Professionals
  Focuses on investigations involving sudden deaths rather than fires and explosions, designed for legal practitioners, medical professionals,
- Medical Practitioners
  the role of medical practitioners in the context of the coroner’s court and their responsibilities in reporting deaths.
- Interested Persons
  details the rights of interested persons, including viewing statements, receiving updates, and participating in inquests,
- Information Sessions
  Education, Information Sessions
- Inquest
  a public hearing to inquire into a death, fire or explosion, coroners involvement in directing investigations, is an inquest necessary
- Case management conference
  A meeting to plan out the rest of the investigation or inquest, involving parties to the case and chaired by a coroner. To gather parties, identify issues
- Witnesses
  The page details the inquest process, including the role of witnesses and the importance of their evidence in court. It emphasizes support for witnesses
- Findings comments recommendations
  The page explains that coroners’ findings are the facts established after an investigation or inquest into a death, fire, or explosion.
Senior next of kin
- About
  functions and processes of coronial division, message from coroner, information on how the court investigates deaths
- People of the court
  The page explains that all magistrates are coroners under the Act, and specific magistrates are allocated primarily coronial duties.
- Court structure
  Outlines the legislative framework of the Coronial Division of the Magistrates Court of Tasmania
- FAQs
  Defines what constitutes a reportable death under the Coroners Act 1995. Explains who is considered the senior next of kin and their role.
- Courtroom Etiquette
  Guidelines on appropriate behavior and dress code in court, A typical day, including the roles of coroners, associates, and administrative officers
- Resources and Forms
  various forms for the public in relation to the coronial process
- Coping with Grief
  Lists various support services, challenges of coping with sudden loss, resources
- Who can help
  Contact details for inquiries about the coronial process or information about an investigation. Information on government benefits and claims.
- Forms and fees
  Details about the fees and various documents and services provided by the coroner's court.
- Other key organisations
  Details about who assists the coroner with medical expertise for investigations, who provides scientific analysis for coronial investigations

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Where can I get counselling?

Where can I get counselling?

The Coroner’s Office can help arrange grief counselling for you, or you can use these services:

Sudden Loss Support Kit
Lifeline
Road Trauma Support Tasmania
StandBy Response Service

Last updated: 6 December 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Coronial Division is committed to treating every person with dignity and respect.
If you are participating in a coronial matter—whether as a witness, family member, legal representative, or support person—you are welcome to let us know how to address you correctly.

The Coronial Division values respectful and inclusive communication.
Using correct pronunciation, titles, and pronouns supports a safe and considerate environment for everyone who engages with the court.

We recognise that a deceased person may also have had specific preferences about their name, title, or pronouns.
Senior next‑of‑kin (SNOKs) or family members are invited to share this information with us so we can refer to the deceased respectfully throughout the coronial process.

Acknowledgement of country

In recognition of the deep history and culture of this Island, we acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people, the original and continuing Custodians of the Land, Sea and Sky. We acknowledge and pay our respects to all Tasmanian Aboriginal Communities, all of whom have survived invasion and dispossession, and continue to maintain their identity, culture and Aboriginal rights

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