WHAT IS AN INQUEST?

An inquest is an informal and summary investigation conducted by the   public   prosecutor   in   a   criminal   case   involving   persons ARRESTED   AND   DETAINED   WITHOUT   THE BENEFIT   OF   A WARRANT  OF  ARREST  issued  by  the  court  for  the  purpose  of determining  WHETHER  SAID  PERSONS  SHOULD  REMAIN  UNDER CUSTODY AND CORRESPONDINGLY CHARGED IN COURT