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Orders and Rulings

A coroner may make an order or ruling regarding an investigation, or during an inquest.

Orders and rulings are not written findings. They can include, but are not limited to:

  • a non-publication order restricting the release or publication of some information
  • a ruling to re-open an investigation
  • a ruling on whether the coroner has jurisdiction to investigate.

For cases where a non-publication order is in place please call 1300 309 519 and speak to our Communications Manager to obtain a copy.

Orders and rulings list

Case Id Name Type Sort descending Date Coroner Expiry date Download PDF
COR 2014 0855 Luke Batty Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2017 6084 Non-Publication Order Coroner Phillip Byrne Order and Ruling
COR 2010 1345 Osbornes Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate

On Thursday 8 May 2012, State Coroner Judge Coate made a non publication in relation to the inquest into the death of the Osbornes.

The order prohibits the publication of any information which may identify two witnesses.

A copy of the order can be obtained by contacting the court's Publications and Communications Officer on 1300 309 519.

COR 2011 1554 Craig Douglas Non-Publication Order Coroner Heather Spooner Order and Ruling
COR 2008 2028 Samir Ograzden Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling
COR 2011 2487 Brenda Claire Goudge Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2011 4328 Gregory Caulfield Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray Order and Ruling
COR 2012 4886 Sarah Louise Cafferkey Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Ian L Gray

On Thursday 10 September 2015, Judge Ian Gray, State Coroner, made a Proceeding Suppression Order relating to the investigation into the death of Sarah Louise CAFFERKEY (4886/12) The order prohibits the publication or broadcast of the names, addresses and dates of births of the people identified in Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyres statement dated 17 June 2015 in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia pursuant to s18(2) of the Open Courts Act 2013. A full copy of the order can be obtained by contact the Court's Communications Manager on 1300 309 519.

COR 2008 5542 Tyler Cassidy Non-Publication Order State Coroner Judge Jennifer Coate Order and Ruling
COR 2008 0297 Krisinda Carnen Smart Non-Publication Order Coroner Audrey Jamieson Order and Ruling