Coroners Office Support - Coronial Liaison Officer
In August 2022 the Coronial Division saw the inclusion of a Coronial Liaison Officer this position assists the Coronial Division in the conduct and management of the business of the Coronial Division by providing high-level witness assistance, including guidance, information and support to the family of deceased persons in Tasmania where the death has been reported to the Coroner for investigation.
Their role includes assisting next of kin and those who have contact with the coronial jurisdiction to understand the coronial process and the role and legal powers of the Coroner. Provide support to next of kin if sensitive information, for example photographs, forensic reports, videos, or CCTV footage are being viewed. Provide general information about the inquest process. This can include court familiarisation and practical information about attending Court and support during inquest proceedings. Providing education around the role of the Coroner and the provisions of the Coroners Act to various professional and community groups having contact with, or an interest in, the coronial jurisdiction.
For enquiries about this assistance, please email Coroners.Hbt@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au
Interpreters
If you have difficulty understanding or speaking English, the court can provide an interpreter for you. If you need an interpreter, please Contact us prior to the date of your court hearing.
The court will cover the cost of the interpreter. This is in accordance with the Government's policy for Tasmania's Culturally Diverse Society.
Usually the court will request that an interpreter attend in the courtroom, but if an interpreter is not available in person, they may attend via speaker phone.
Help for people with hearing and speech impairments
Hearing loops are available in court buildings. Ask security about access the hearing loop when you arrive at court.
The services listed below can only be used to discuss matters with court staff — they cannot be used for hearings in court.
Speak and Listen users
Phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 13 55 13
TTY users (Speak and Read, Type and Read and Type and Listen)
Phone 133 677, then ask for 1300 13 55 13
National Relay Service
Internet relay users connect to the National Relay Service (NRS) website then ask for 1300 13 55 13
Where can I get counselling?
The Coroner’s Office can help arrange grief counselling for you, or you can use these services: