Forms and fees

 Exemptions

The senior next-of-kin (SNOK) is exempt from paying fees for access to documents in current coronial matters. They are only charged if they have already been provided with a copy of the documents, or if the request relates to a finalised matter which needs to be called in from the Government Records Repository (GRR).

Surcharge for older records

A surcharge is payable if the application relates to records more than 3 years old as these are not kept on-site at Lidcombe. The surcharge is in addition to any other fees payable and the current fee to obtain archived records is $88 per box. Some larger coronial matters are held in more than one repository box.

Full brief of evidence

$13 for the first 20 pages (minimum fee) & $7 for each 10 pages thereafter

Police OIC statement

$13 for the first 20 pages (minimum fee) & $7 for each 10 pages thereafter

Autopsy report

$13 for the first 20 pages (minimum fee) & $7 for each 10 pages thereafter

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Where under 3 months - $98 for the first 8 pages & then $11 per page thereafter Where over 3 months - $120 for the first 8 pages & $13 per page thereafter

Findings and/or recommendations/ reasons for dispensing

Most coronial findings from 2014 onwards are on our website - www.coroners.nsw.gov.au/findings

For findings older than this there is a charge of $13 for the first 20 pages (minimum fee) & $7 for each 10 pages thereafter. Reasons for dispensing are $13 (minimum fee).

Goods & Services Tax

Court fees are exempt from GST.

Waiver

Fees may be waived in certain circumstances. See Local Court Fees for more information.