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When is the Coroner involved?
Coroner Information
The position of Coroner is mandatory and is a Crown appointment. The County Solicitor, manages this function as Proper Officer.
The Coroner investigates all unexpected, accidental and/or suspicious deaths. She is assisted in this by officers provided by the Devon and Cornwall Police (see Police) and local pathologists (see Health). Part of her work includes the conduct of Inquests into the death(s) and these are attended by interested parties and sometimes expert witnesses. Inquests are frequently held at venues which are conveniently close to the local communities or, in some circumstances, at County Hall, Exeter.
Exeter and Greater Devon
Her Majesty's Coroner for the Exeter and Greater Devon District which includes North, West and East Devon is:
Dr Elizabeth A Earland
H.M. Coroner
Raleigh Hall
Fore Street
Topsham
Exeter.
EX3 OHU
Telephone: (Exeter) 01392 876 575
South West and South Devon
South West Devon and South Devon are serviced by the Coroners appointed for Plymouth and Torbay Unitary Authorities respectively. They are:
Plymouth and South West Devon District
Nigel Meadows
H.M. Coroner
3 The Crescent
Plymouth.
PL1 3AB
Telephone (Plymouth) 01752 204 636
Torbay and South Devon District
Ian M. Arrow
H.M. Coroner
Cary Chambers
1 Palk Street
Torquay
TQ2 5EL
Tel: 01803 380705
Fax: 01803 380704