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Coroner

Coroners are independent judicial officers in England and Wales who must follow laws which apply to Coroners and Inquests. Each Coroner has a deputy and one of them must be available at all times to deal with deaths that need to be reported to them. Coroners are usually lawyers but may be doctors. They are appointed and paid by the Local Authority.
A death is usually reported to the Coroner if it is sudden or unexpected or if the doctor is unable to issue a certificate. The Coroner is then responsible for establishing the cause of death and considering whether to order a post mortem and/or hold an inquest. The Coroner is helped by his/her officer, one of whom will contact you shortly.

The Coroner’s Officers

The Coroner’s Officers for Torbay and South Devon are in Torquay and are contactable at:
       Torbay Hospital
       Lawes Bridge
       Torquay
       TQ2 7AA
       Tel: 01803 655255 or 655205
       Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
       Out of Office Hours: Please contact Devon and Cornwall Police - 08452 777444

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