(1) The State Coroner is responsible for directing
the professional development and continuing education and training of
coroners and
registrars.
(2) In discharging his or her responsibility under subsection (1) the State Coroner may direct—
S. 108(2)(a) amended by No. 34/2010 s. 46(a).
(a) all coroners, registrars or judicial registrars; or
S. 108(2)(b) amended by No. 34/2010 s. 46(b).
(b) a specified class of coroner, registrar or judicial registrar; or
S. 108(2)(c) amended by No. 34/2010 s. 46(b).
(c) a specified coroner, registrar or judicial registrar—
to participate in a specified professional development activity or education and training activity.
(3) A direction under subsection (2) may be given orally or in writing.
(4) A direction made by the State Coroner under subsection (2), in respect of a coroner who is a magistrate or acting magistrate, must be given jointly with the Chief Magistrate.
S. 108A inserted by No. 31/2013 s. 18.