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.
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Guidance on whether to request an inquest
A fact sheet for legal practitioners or anyone considering requesting an inquest be held as part of an active coronial investigation.
Download “Guidance on whether to request an inquest”
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Information for expert witnesses
A fact sheet for anyone who has been approached by the court to provide an expert report, or give expert testimony at an inquest as part of a coronial investigation.
Download “Information for expert witnesses”
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Information for health professionals
A fact sheet to help health professionals understand what deaths must be reported to the coroner, and what happens during a medical death investigation.
Download “Information for health professionals”
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Information for witnesses
A fact sheet for anyone who has been summoned to attend an inquest to give evidence.
Download “Information for witnesses”
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Information for Witnesses, Family and Friends. Attending Hearings at the Coroners Court of Victoria: Impact of Exposure to Trauma & Self Care
Attending court hearings can be emotionally demanding for witnesses, family, and friends. This resource provides information about supports for witnesses, family and friends attending court.
Download “Information for Witnesses, Family and Friends. Attending Hearings at the Coroners Court of Victoria: Impact of Exposure to Trauma & Self Care”
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Inquests
An inquest is a court hearing into a single death, multiple deaths or a fire.
The Coroners Court of Victoria investigates certain deaths and fires to find out their cause. Coroners also make recommendations to help prevent similar deaths and fires in the future. Not all investigations will result in an inquest.
Download “Inquests”
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The Coroners Court and the Koori Community
This short brochure explains the things you need to know immediately after the death of a loved one is reported to the coroner.
Download “The Coroners Court and the Koori Community”
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What happens now?
This short brochure explains the things you need to know immediately after the death of a loved one is reported to the coroner.
Download “What happens now?”
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Which organisation is most appropriate for your concerns?
This publication, Which organisation is most appropriate for your concerns?, provides advice to families on the role of the coroner, common concerns regarding health and medical treatment and to which organisations to direct those concerns.
Download “Which organisation is most appropriate for your concerns?”
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Coroners Court Monthly Suicide Data Report - May 2021
This report provides an overview of suicides that have occurred in Victoria from 1 January 2017 - 31 May 2021. This report was produced under the Coroners Court of Victoria's initiative to release timely and accessible data on suicide across the state.
Download “ Coroners Court Monthly Suicide Data Report - May 2021”