Report a death or fire
Call Coronial Admissions and Enquiries (CA&E) on 1300 309 519 to report a death. CA&E are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may be directed to complete a medical deposition to provide further details about the death.
If you are asked to complete a medical deposition, you will be given a secure code number and directed to complete the medical deposition online.
How to report a death
Call Coronial Admissions and Enquiries (CA&E) on 1300 309 519 to report a death. CA&E are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Request a fire be investigated
Under the Coroners Act 2008 a coroner must investigate a fire after receiving a request to investigate from the Country Fire Authority or Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, unless the coroner determines that the investigation is not in the public interest.
Reportable deaths
Under the Coroners Act 2008 certain deaths must be reported to the coroner for investigation.
Reviewable deaths
A reviewable death is the death of a second (or subsequent) child of a particular parent or parents.
For healthcare professionals
As a medical professional you may need to report a death to the Coroners Court of Victoria. Call 1300 309 519 to speak with Coronial Admissions and Enquiries to report a death.
For police
As a police officer you may be required to report a death or fire to the Coroners Court of Victoria.