The series looks at the people who investigate the circumstances surrounding accidental, unnecessary or unexplained deaths.

This series aired on the 10 Network in Australia in 1997/8 and starred Wendy Hughes as Kate Ferrari, who is appointed as (you guessed it...) State Coroner. The State Coroner is a magistrate, whose remit is to investigate suspicious or untimely deaths. Kate is aided by her deputy Clive Trimbell (Bob Baines), an old school type, who had expected to get the top job himself, and Forensic Pathologist Dr Julie Travers (Elaine Smith). Was it homicide, suicide, accidental death or natural death, the State Coroner must rule.

A fast-paced television drama set within the fascinating environment of a State Coroner's office complex. Each day a team of highly trained professionals deal with the questions of deaths, murders, accidents, suicides, fires, drownings and even the odd natural cause. We see their battles with grieving families, slow or meddling authorities and organized crime, from the initial inquiry through to the courtroom appearances and the Coroner's final verdict and recommendations for trial or reform.