Government of Ontario: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Office of the Chief Coroner

Coroner’s Authority (or Delegated Authority) to Seize During an Investigation

The Coroners Act – Province of Ontario

Re:
, deceased.

To:
, deceased.

I (Name) am the Coroner investigating the death(s) of who died on

As a result of information that has been supplied to me, I have reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the following items/things are necessary for the purpose of the investigation:

Accordingly, by the authority granted to me under the Coroners Act, I direct you to release the above items to: (Name)

Dated this (day) day of (month) 20 at (location)

Coroner’s Name (Please print)

Date Signed (yyyy/mm/dd)

Telephone No.

Fax No.

Coroner’s Signature