15APower to direct coronial investigator

15A Power to direct coronial investigator

(1) A coroner, by written notice, may direct a coronial investigator in relation to an investigation into a reportable death.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a coronial investigator must comply with a reasonable and lawful direction under subsection (1).

(3) A coronial investigator is not required to comply with a direction under subsection (1) if the Chief Commissioner of Police gives the State Coroner written notice that the Chief Commissioner considers—

(a) the direction to be unreasonable; or

(b) that complying with the direction would be likely to compromise a criminal investigation.

(4) A notice under subsection (3) must be given within 14 days after the direction under subsection (1) is given.