Coroners Court of Queensland
| Coroners Court of Queensland | |
|---|---|
Queensland Parliament via the Coroners Act 2003 (Qld) | |
| Appeals to | District Court of Queensland |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| Website | www.courts.qld.gov.au |
| State Coroner | |
| Currently | Mr Terry Ryan |
The Coroners Court of Queensland is a court in the
court hierarchy of Queensland, Australia. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in Queensland over the remains of a person
and to make findings about the cause of death of a person.
Jurisdiction
A
Queensland Police.[1]
A coroner may decide to hold an inquest which has the powers of a court, compelling witnesses to give evidence before the Court, and in making findings can make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths. Cultural and family concerns are typically considered as part of any coronial investigation.[1]
Decisions made by the Coroners Court may be heard on
appellate jurisdiction where the investigating coroner declines a request for an inquest.[2]
Composition
Queensland has seven full-time coroners, presided over by the state coroner and the deputy state coroner, both based in Brisbane, and additional coroners who are located in Brisbane, Cairns, Mackay, and Southport.
See also
- Australian court hierarchy
- Judiciary of Australia
- List of Queensland courts and tribunals
References
- ^ a b "Coroners Court". Courts. Queensland Government. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ Coroners Act 2003 (Qld) s 30
External links
- Coroners Act 2003 (Qld)
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