Coroner's Court
What happens?
As well as the court case, there will be a Coroner’s investigation and there may be a hearing in the Coroner’s Court. This is a special court that looks at the causes and circumstances of someone’s death and if there is anything that can be done to prevent deaths in similar circumstances.
You will be notified by Coronial Services about the hearing, and your police victim liaison officer will also talk to you about the hearing. You and your family can go to the Coroner’s Court hearing, but do not have to unless they have been asked to give evidence.
What support can you get?
Personal support
Support people can come with you to the Coroner’s Court hearing. Contact Victim Support on 0800 VICTIM (842 846), or the Victims of Crime Information Line on 0800 650 654 to find out about other support agencies who can arrange a support person to be with you at the hearing.
