CORONIAL INQUEST LAWYERS IN WOLLONGONG

A coronial inquest is a court hearing where the Coroner considers evidence to determine the identity of the deceased and the date, place, manner and cause of death of the deceased. At this hearing, the Coroner may call witnesses to give evidence of their knowledge of the circumstances of the death.

You may request in writing that an inquest be held, and your reasons why, however, the Coroner will only take this into account when deciding whether to hold an inquest.

In most cases inquests are open to the public, however, on some occasions, the Coroner may close the court or prohibit the publication of certain material. At the end of the inquest, the Coroner will make a ‘finding’. This is a different document from the post-mortem report. The finding can vary in length, from a single page to many pages for a case involving an inquest. The finding will be sent to the Senior next of kin, and other people as directed by the Coroner.

If you're facing a coronial inquest, you should seek immediate legal advice and representation from an experienced criminal lawyer who can guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected.

Call the Kells’ criminal team today on 0410 593 059. We are available 24/7 to help you.