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Summoning jurors

Cap. 126, s. 23 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Where an inquest is to be held, the coroner shall with all convenient speed summon in Form 1 of the Schedule to this Act, not less than three or more than five good and lawful men residing in the neighbourhood, of full age, to appear before him as jurors at the time and place he directs. (2) The summons may be served either personally or by leaving it with some person at his abode, or may be communicated by a member of the police department in any manner authorised by this Act. (3) Where it is practicable to do so, the place so appointed shall be the place where the body then is, unless it has been already buried.

Amended by: 42 of 1999

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