I was riding my bike to work, and found someone lying in the grass on public land (the road verge) not private property. He appears to have died of his own intentional actions.
The police were called, blocked off the scene, and did their thing. I have verbally told an officer what I found, but have not made a written or recorded statement. The scene was all cleaned up before I rode home that evening. They have my contact details.
I have no other connection with the deceased than discovering their body.
This occurred in, and so the question is specific to, New Zealand.
For an apparent suicide, will I be required to appear in court or any legal proceedings for any reason?
suicide
tag is relevant, because its New Zealand has criminal laws governing what can and can't be said when it comes to suicide, or suspected suicide, hence the blended vagueness. – Criggie Oct 10 '18 at 11:07