the physician by whom such analysis is to be made, and if such inquest and analysis have been specially difficult the Attorney-General may allow a greater fee than $20.00.1 SEC. 6.-THE JURORS AND WITNESSES IN ONTARIO. There is no provision in Ontario for paying either jurymen or witnesses at inquests, and consequently they are not entitled to any remuneration. The Act under which crown witnesses are paid does not apply to coroners' courts. In Nova Scotia, for jury fees the sum of $2.50 is allowed and is paid by the coroner out of his fee of $10.00.2 In New Brunswick, each juror is entitled to 50c. per each day's attendance." In Prince Edward Island, the following fees are Mileage to jurors and witnesses when the distance is five miles or over, for each mile actually travelled and necessitated by each attendance... 05 In Manitoba, the government seldom pay jurors or witnesses at coroners' inquests. In special cases 1 R. S. Q. 1888, Art. 2692. 2 R. S. N. S. 5th series, 1884, c. 128, schedule. 3 C. S. N. B. 1877, c. 119. 4 39 V. c. 17, s. 5, P. E. I. The fees are chargeable to the Provincial Government. they pay witnesses at the rate allowed in criminal cases, viz:1 Each day attending inquest.... Mileage one way per mile.. $ 75 10 In Newfoundland, witnesses are allowed for each day's attendance besides expenses, 75c. SEC 7.-THE CONSTABLES' FEES IN ONTARIO.2 (See observations upon making out and rendering accounts in Chap. XII, sec. 14.) Attending on the inquest the first day, including summoning jury and witnesses, if done on the $2.00 Attending inquest each day other than the first, if 100 150 Serving summons or subpoena to attend before coroner if inquest not held the same day as service 0 25 2 Constables' accounts for services on inquests should be rendered separate from their other claims, and must be in duplicate with oath of correctness attached (See Form, No. 70). Assistant constables must render their own accounts, certified by the coroner as correct, and that assistance was necessary (See Form, No. 73). If the inquest is adjourned, in addition to the fee for each other day, the constable is allowed for serving witnesses served after the first day, together with mileage. 3 If no service effected, mileage is still allowed on proof of due diligence in trying to effect service. No extra charge can be made for a conveyance, unless one is necessary to convey the prisoner. Attending assizes or sessions each day...... Taking prisoners to gaol, exclusive of disbursements necessarily expended on their conveyance per mile ..... All other special services a reasonable amount. In Quebec, the constable's fees are: $1.50 0 10 200 $0 30 1 00 In Nova Scotia, the constable is allowed a fee of 50c. and is paid by the coroner out of his fee of $10.00.1 In New Brunswick, the constable's fees are :2 0.05 Mileage to serve any order, subpoena or warrant going and returning per mile....... In Prince Edward Island, the constable is allowed for his services at the inquest, $1.00.3 In Manitoba, constables at coroners' inquests are paid for their services according to the tariff of fees established by section 7 of chapter 45 of 52 V. (D.) viz.: Arrest of each individual under warrant 1 R. S. N. S. 5th series, 1884, c. 128, schedule. 2 C. S. N. B. 1877, c. 119. $1.50 0 25 339 V. c. 17, s. 5, P. E. I. This charge is payable by the Provincial Government. Mileage to serve summons or warrant per mile (one way) necessarily travelled.................. Attending inquest each day if not more than 4 hours.... If more than 4 hours 80 10 1 00 In Newfoundland, the constable's fees are :1 Serving summons or subpœna 150 0 25 Executing every warrant to arrest................... 0 50 Mileage, every mile beyond the two miles......... 0 10 152 V. c. 25. CHAPTER XV. THE GENERAL ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS AT INQUESTS.1 SEC. 1.-PROGRAMME AT INQUESTS SUPER VISUM COR For the convenience of coroners while holding inquests, the ordinary proceedings are stated in this chapter concisely, and as nearly in consecutive order as possible. By keeping the chapter open a coroner need not be at any loss to know what next to do, and as he proceeds he will find the common forms to be used, before him as they are required. On being notified of a death requiring investigation, and that the body is forthcoming, procure the following information on oath :— INFORMATION TO HOLD INQUEST. 1 As this chapter cannot be repeated for each province of the Dominion and for Newfoundland, when it is used outside of the Province of Ontario, it must be read bearing in mind the differences in the statute law noted in the previous chapters. |