O. Reg. 264/99: FEES, ALLOWANCES AND FORMS

1.

For summoning a jury for an inquest, a fee per hour of

$10

2.

For attendance at an inquest, a fee per hour of

10

3.

Where an inquest continues past one-half day and in the opinion of the coroner it is desirable that a constable be reimbursed the cost of a meal, an amount equal to the amount reasonably and actually paid by the constable for the meal.

4.

For each kilometre of necessary travel by private automobile in connection with the service of summonses, an allowance in accordance with Schedule 6 (Kilometre Allowances).

1.

For each day of attendance at an inquest after the tenth day, up to and including the forty-ninth day, a fee of 

$50

2.

For each day of attendance at an inquest after the forty-ninth day, a fee of

100

3.

For each kilometre of necessary travel by private automobile between the juror’s place of residence and the place where the inquest is held, an allowance in accordance with Schedule 6 (Kilometre Allowances), but where the inquest is held in the locality in which the juror resides, a total allowance of $3.

4.

Where a juror is required to attend the inquest on more than one day and it is reasonable that the juror return to his or her place of residence at night, the allowance mentioned in paragraph 3 is payable in respect of each day’s attendance.

5.

Where a juror resides elsewhere than the place where the inquest is held and in the opinion of the coroner it is desirable that the juror remain overnight at such place, an amount equal to the amount reasonably and actually paid by the juror for overnight accommodation.

6.

Where an inquest continues past one-half day and in the opinion of the coroner it is desirable that a juror be reimbursed the cost of a meal, an amount equal to the amount reasonably and actually paid by the juror for the meal.

7.

If in special circumstances a juror incurs expenses, other than travel, accommodation or meal expenses, related to his or her attendance at an inquest, an allowance in respect of the expenses in such amount as is approved by the Chief Coroner.

1.

For an external post mortem examination by a legally qualified medical practitioner, including the service of an assistant when necessary, a fee of $300.

2.

For an internal post mortem examination by a legally qualified medical practitioner, including necessary microscopic sections to prove diagnosis and including the service of an assistant when necessary, a fee of,

i. on and after August 13, 2008 and before April 1, 2009, $1,050,

  ii. on and after April 1, 2009 and before April 1, 2010, $1,100,

iii. on and after April 1, 2010 and before April 1, 2011, $1,150, and

iv. on and after April 1, 2011, $1,200.

3.

The fees mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 2 may be increased by the Chief Coroner where, in his or her opinion, the increase is justified having regard to the special circumstances of the case, to such amount as he or she considers appropriate, but not exceeding,

i. on and after August 13, 2008 and before April 1, 2009, $1,450,

  ii.   on and after April 1, 2009 and before April 1, 2010, $1,500,

iii. on and after April 1, 2010 and before April 1, 2011, $1,575, and

iv. on and after April 1, 2011, $1,650.

4.

For any other examination or analysis, a fee in an amount equal to the cost of the examination or analysis, not exceeding $50.

5.

The fee mentioned in paragraph 4 may be increased by the Chief Coroner to such amount as he or she considers appropriate where, in his or her opinion, the increase is justified having regard to the special circumstances of the case.

6.

For the use of facilities for post mortem examination in a hospital or other place, for each post mortem examination, a fee of $400.

7.

The fee mentioned in paragraph 6 may be increased by the Chief Coroner to such amount as he or she considers appropriate where, in his or her opinion, the increase is justified having regard to the special circumstances of the case.

8.

For transporting a dead body for further investigation on the authorization of the coroner, if the trip begins on or after the day O. Reg. 137/09 comes into force and before April 1, 2010, the greater of,

i. a fee of $244.80, and

  ii. an allowance for necessary travel to pick up the body, deliver the body and return to the place of origin, calculated at the rate of,

A. $2.00 for each kilometre in southern Ontario, and

B. $2.07 for each kilometre in northern Ontario.

8.1

For transporting a dead body for further investigation on the authorization of the coroner, if the trip begins on or after April 1, 2010 and before April 1, 2011, the greater of,

i. a fee of $249.70, and

  ii. an allowance for necessary travel to pick up the body, deliver the body and return to the place of origin, calculated at the rate of,

A. $2.04 for each kilometre in southern Ontario, and

B. $2.11 for each kilometre in northern Ontario.

8.2

For transporting a dead body for further investigation on the authorization of the coroner, if the trip begins on or after April 1, 2011, the greater of,

i. a fee of $254.69 and

  ii. an allowance for necessary travel to pick up the body, deliver the body and return to the place of origin, calculated at the rate of,

A. $2.08 for each kilometre in southern Ontario, and

B. $2.15 for each kilometre in northern Ontario.

9.

If more than one dead body is transported on the same trip for further investigation on the authorization of the coroner, a fee for each additional body of,

i. $24.48, if the trip begins on or after the day O. Reg. 137/09 comes into force and before April 1, 2010,

  ii. $24.97, if the trip begins on or after April 1, 2010 and before April 1, 2011, and

iii. $25.47, if the trip begins on or after April 1, 2011.

10.

The fee mentioned in subparagraph 8 i may be increased by the Chief Coroner to such amount as he or she considers appropriate where, in his or her opinion, the increase is justified having regard to the special circumstances of the case.

11.

For waiting time in excess of one-half hour necessarily incurred in connection with the transportation of a dead body or bodies for further investigation on the authorization of the coroner, a fee of,

i. $24.48 per hour, on or after the day O. Reg. 137/09 comes into force and before April 1, 2010,

  ii. $24.97 per hour, on or after April 1, 2010 and before April 1, 2011, and

iii. $25.47 per hour, on or after April 1, 2011.

12.

Where it is necessary to transport a dead body by a means other than a motor vehicle, or where transportation by a means other than a motor vehicle is more economical, an amount equal to the amount actually, reasonably and necessarily paid for the transportation of the dead body.

13.

For each kilometre of necessary travel by private automobile by a legally qualified medical practitioner in connection with an examination or analysis, an allowance in accordance with Schedule 6 (Kilometre Allowances).

1.

41 cents per kilometre in northern Ontario.

2.

40 cents per kilometre in southern Ontario.

TO: ……………………………………….…………, Police Officer.

WHEREAS proof has been made before me that ………………………………………… was duly summoned to appear before an inquest into the death of …………………………….. deceased, at ……………………….. on the ……. day of ………………………., ………..; that the presence of the said person is material to the inquest, and that the said person has failed to attend in accordance with the requirements of the summons.

THESE are therefore to command you to take the said …………………………………….. to bring and have [him or her] before the said inquest at ………………………… there to testify what [he or she] may know concerning the matters in question in the said inquest, and that you detain [him or her] in your custody until [he or she] has given [his or her] evidence or until the said inquest has ended or until other orders may be made concerning [him or her].

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND this …….. day of …………………………, ..………. at ………………….……………...

……………………………………………

Judge of the Superior Court of Justice