# The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013, Article 8: Timing of an inquest

Extent: E+W

A coroner must complete an inquest within six months of the date on which the coroner is made aware of the death, or as soon as is reasonably practicable after that date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1616/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coroners-inquests-rules-2013/article-8
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