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Publications

We provide publications that cover the coroners process, information for families immediately following the reporting of a death of a loved one, and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Find and download our publications.

  • Annual Report 2019 - 2020

    The Coroners Act 2008 requires the court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament.

  • Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2020-21

    The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is was tabled in Parliament on 28 October 2021 and includes a summary of the year in review, the role of the Court and valuable data and case studies on coronial investigations and prevention opportunities. 

  • Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2021-2022

    The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament. 

  • Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2022-2023

    The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is required to be tabled in Parliament. 

  • Coroners Court of Victoria Annual Report 2023-2024

    The Coroners Act 2008 requires the Court to provide the Attorney-General with an annual report detailing its operations every financial year. This report is was tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2024 and includes a summary of the year in review, the role of the Court and valuable data and case studies on coronial investigations and prevention opportunities. 

  • A health practitioners guide for writing a statement for the Coroner

    The Coroners Court of Victoria has developed this guideline to assist health practitioners when requested by the Coroner for a statement.

  • Access to coronial documents

    The factsheet outlines the process for obtaining copies of court documents, including who is eligible to apply and how to apply.

  • Coroners Court Fees and Fines 2023 — 2024

    Victorian courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) charge a range of:

    • fees for services and regulatory purposes, including licensing and registering certain activities 
    • fines for improper conduct, and to discourage unlawful behaviour.

    This document provides a list of fees and fines for the Coroners Court of Victoria for 1 July 2023 — 30 June 2024

  • Coroners Prevention Unit

    This brochure outlines the role of the Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU).

    CPU is a specialist service for coroners created to strengthen their prevention role and provide them with expert assistance.

  • Coroners Process - Information for family and friends

    This booklet has been designed to assist in understanding the coronial process and to provide information about support available to families and friends whose loved one's death is being investigated by the Coroners Court of Victoria.