(1) If a coroner reasonably believes it is necessary for the purpose of an inquest, the coroner may ¾

(a) summon a person to attend as a witness or to produce any document or other materials;

(b) inspect, copy and keep for a reasonable period any thing produced at the inquest;

(c) order a witness to answer questions;

(d) order a witness to take an oath or affirmation to answer questions; and

(e) give any other directions and do anything else the coroner believes necessary.

(2) A coroner may be assisted by counsel, or by any other person that the coroner believes will be of assistance.

[(3) repealed]

(4) If a person to whom a summons is issued does not appear, the coroner may issue a warrant to apprehend the person.

(5) If a person is apprehended under a warrant issued under subsection (4), the coroner has in relation to that person the same powers as a justice has under section 77 of the Justices Act 1902.

[Section 46 amended by No. 35 of 2001 s. 3(1).]