Coroners Court of New South Wales

Coroners ensure that all sudden, unexpected or unexplained deaths, suspected deaths, fires and explosions are properly investigated.

Information for family and friends

The Coronial Process - Early stages

First steps, examinations, investigations and the Coronial process

Help and support

Guidance and support, Grief resources, Legal resources, Missing Persons and help when a child dies

Accessing Coronial documents

How to apply for information from the court

Please note the Court is open over the Xmas/New Year period on all days excluding Public Holidays and weekends. Usual contact details apply.

Some coronial inquests and fire inquiries can be watched via live streams. View Live Streams.

Reporting

Deaths and Missing Persons

For healthcare professionals

What to consider before reporting

Publications and resources

Forms, fees, policies and accessing publications

How the Court works

Overview and accessing court services

History, Values and Coroners

History of the Court , the values which guide our work and our Coroners

Coroners Court Cultural Branding

Artwork, Story and Elements