He then has the function of deciding whether to order the carrying out of a post-mortem examination and whether to hold an inquest into the death, for which purpose he may, if he thinks fit, be assisted by a jury.
验尸官有权决定是否下令对尸体进行检验，以及是否对死因进行调查，为此，如果他认为合适，他可以得到陪审团的协助。