(1) If a coroner is of the opinion that a document or a prepared statement is required for the purposes of the investigation, the coroner may require a person—
(a) to give the document to the coroner; or
(b) to prepare a statement addressing matters specified by the coroner and give the statement to the coroner.
(2) A request made by the coroner under subsection (1) must—
(a) be in the prescribed form; and
(b) specify a reasonable period of time for compliance with the request; and
(c) be served on the person in accordance with the rules.
(3) A person who is requested to give a document or prepared statement to the coroner under subsection (1) must not, without a lawful excuse, fail to comply with the request within the period specified by the coroner.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.