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Coroners Act 1997

10Oath to be taken by coroner or deputy coroner

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10 Oath to be taken by coroner or deputy coroner (1) A coroner or deputy coroner must not exercise a function of office before taking an oath in accordance with schedule 1, part 1.1 or part 1.2. (2) A judge of the Supreme Court or a person authorised for the purpose by the Attorney-General may administer the oath to the coroner or deputy coroner. Note Oath includes affirmation and take an oath includes make an affirmation (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

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