Are inquest records available to the public?

Inquests are in public All inquests are public and anyone can attend. Reports of an inquest may be published in national and local newspapers, but in practice only a minority of inquests are actually reported. You can get a copy of an inquest report from the Coroner’s Office when the inquest has concluded.

Can you access inquest records?

Obtaining a Transcripted Record of Inquest Either the coroner will provide a copy of the recording, or will allow “inspection” (where you are given an appointment to attend the coroner’s office to listen to the recording.) The coroner can charge for providing a copy of the recording after the inquest.

How do I find my coroners inquest results?

Coroners’ post mortem examination results If you want a written copy of the full report you need to ask the coroner’s officer or to write to the Coroner concerned and they may charge a fee. Some Coroners prefer to send the report to a doctor to explain and discuss the findings with you.

Are inquests published online?

There are no records of coroners’ inquests available to view online.

Can you have a funeral before an inquest?

Once the inquest has been held the death can be registered and the funeral can take place (although in some cases the coroner may allow the funeral to go ahead before the inquest is over).

Can you look up coroner reports UK?

Coroners’ records are closed for 75 years, and permission to see records less than 75 years old has to be obtained from the relevant coroner’s office. It is only given in exceptional circumstances, email [email protected] for details.

How long does an inquest take after death?

within six months
Inquests can be held a few weeks or a few years after the death. The main inquest hearing should normally take place within six months or as soon as possible after the death has been reported to the coroner.