(1) The jury shall give its verdict in writing, signed by its members, setting forth its findings from the evidence produced:
(a) Who the deceased person was;
(b) When and where the deceased person came to death;
(c) The cause of death; and
(d) The manner of death.
(2) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not preclude nor require a criminal charge by the grand jury or district attorney.
(3) The testimony of any witness before a jury of inquest shall not be admissible evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding except:
(a) A criminal trial in which the witness is charged with perjury or false swearing arising from the testimony given before the jury of inquest.
(b) A civil or criminal trial in which the testimony before the jury of inquest is offered as a prior inconsistent statement to impeach the same witness.
(4) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not be admitted into evidence in any trial. [1973 c.408 §24]
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