New Zealand Legislation: Acts

19 When designated coroner has exclusive right to custody of body

• (1) The designated coroner has an exclusive right to custody of the body concerned—

  • (a) from the time when a death has been reported to him or her under section 15(2)(a) or section 16(2)(b); and

  • (b) until he or she authorises the release of the body under section 42.

  (2) Nothing in this section affects when that exclusive right can be and is exercised by or on behalf of the designated coroner.