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C-68 - Coroners Act

Section 19
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19. Coroners’ inquests shall be public wherever they are held.
Nevertheless, if he deems it necessary in the interest of morals or public order, the coroner may order that the inquest be held in camera.
No person shall publish anything whatsoever revealing the name of a child less than eighteen years of age called to testify at a coroner’s inquest or any information permitting the identification of such child.
Every person who contravenes the preceding paragraph is guilty of contempt of court and is liable to the penalties provided for in article 51 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
1966-67, c. 19, s. 19; 1977, c. 80, s. 148.
19. Coroners’ inquests shall be public wherever they are held.
Nevertheless, if he deems it necessary in the interest of morals or public order, the coroner may order that the inquest be held in camera.
1966-67, c. 19, s. 19.
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