15Functions of assistant coroners

#### 15 Functions of assistant coroners 15 Functions of assistant coroners (cf [Coroners Act 1980](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1980-027), s 9) > > (1) An assistant coroner has the following functions— > > > > > (a) the function of providing administrative assistance to a coroner under the control and direction of the coroner, > > > > > (b) such of the following functions as may be delegated in writing to the assistant coroner by the State Coroner— > > > > > > > (i) the function of issuing orders for the disposal of the remains of deceased persons, > > > > > > > (ii) the function of issuing post mortem investigation directions, > > > > > > > (iii) the function of dispensing with the holding of inquests if death results from natural causes, > > > > > > > (iv) the function of dispensing with the holding of inquiries if a fire or explosion does not occur in suspicious circumstances, > > > > > > > (v) the function of dispensing with the holding of inquiries if a fire involved only a motor vehicle, > > > > > (c) such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on an assistant coroner by or under this or any other Act. > > > > Note. > > > > Section 49 of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contains general provisions relating to the delegation of functions. > > > (2) An assistant coroner cannot hold an inquest or inquiry and the function of holding an inquest or inquiry cannot be delegated to an assistant coroner by the State Coroner. > > > (3) This section does not authorise an assistant coroner to exercise any function conferred or imposed on a coroner, except as specifically provided for by delegation under this section or by this or any other Act.