Open and conclude an inquest

Registration and coroner services: Open and conclude an inquest. Starts when: A death is reported to the coroner and an inquest is required. Steps: Open the investigation; Request evidence; Hold the inquest; Record the determination; Issue a prevention of future deaths report where needed. Done when: The record of inquest is signed and any prevention report is sent and published. Rules that apply: Coroners and Justice Act 2009 s1 and s5; Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013.