1. (1) The jury shall give its verdict in writing, signed by its members, setting forth its findings from the evidence produced:

   1. (a) Who the deceased person was;
   2. (b) When and where the deceased person came to death;
   3. (c) The cause of death; and
   4. (d) The manner of death.
2. (2) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not preclude nor require a criminal charge by the grand jury or district attorney.

3. (3) The testimony of any witness before a jury of inquest shall not be admissible evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding except:

   1. (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.
   2. (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. (4) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not be admitted into evidence in any trial.

[1973 c.408 §24]