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Coroners Act 2006

Inquiries into causes and circumstances of deaths - Inquiries or further inquiries ordered by Solicitor-General or High Court

99: Exercise of powers under sections 95 to 97

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"Using the Solicitor-General's special powers"

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You can exercise the Solicitor-General's powers under sections 95 to 97 on their own. The High Court can exercise these powers only if the Solicitor-General applies for it. The Solicitor-General makes this application under the relevant section.

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Inquiries or further inquiries ordered by Solicitor-General or High Court

99Exercise of powers under sections 95 to 97

  1. The Solicitor-General's powers under sections 95 to 97 may be exercised on his or her own initiative, but the High Court's powers under those sections may be exercised only on an application made for the purpose by the Solicitor-General under the section concerned.

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