C-68.01 - Coroners Act

Section 45 Disposition versions

2022-11-01

45. An investigation must take place every time notice is given to the coroner under Chapter II, unless a summary examination of the facts makes it possible to establish the elements mentioned in section 2 and the death does not appear to have occurred as a result of negligence or in obscure or violent circumstances. The coroner shall transmit the findings of the summary examination in writing to the Chief Coroner.

The Chief Coroner shall communicate the findings of the summary examination referred to in the first paragraph in writing to any person who so requests.

The Minister of Public Security or the Chief Coroner may also require an investigation.

1983, c. 41, s. 45; 1986, c. 86, s. 38; 1988, c. 46, s. 24; 2020, c. 20, s. 19.

1999-04-01

45. An investigation must take place every time notice is given to the coroner under Chapter II.

The Minister of Public Security or the Chief Coroner may also require an investigation.

1983, c. 41, s. 45; 1986, c. 86, s. 38; 1988, c. 46, s. 24.

1986-12-10

45. An investigation must take place every time notice is given to the coroner under Chapter II.

The Solicitor General or the Chief Coroner may also require an investigation.

1983, c. 41, s. 45; 1986, c. 86, s. 38.

1986-03-03

45. An investigation must take place every time notice is given to the coroner under Chapter II.

The Minister of Justice or the Chief Coroner may also require an investigation.

1983, c. 41, s. 45.