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35-45-19-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not: (1) apply to the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that: (A) results in the death of a person; and (B) must be reported under IC 9-26-1-1.1; or (2) supersede any law governing the reporting of a death by a hospital, health care facility, or provider. As […]

35-45-19-1.5. “Human Remains”

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, “human remains” means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any stage of decomposition or state of preservation. As added by P.L.47-2019, SEC.3.

35-45-19-2. “Public Safety Officer”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “public safety officer” means: (1) a law enforcement officer; (2) a correctional officer; (3) a state university police officer; (4) a firefighter; (5) an emergency medical technician; or (6) a paramedic. As added by P.L.68-2008, SEC.1.

35-45-19-3. Discovery or Handling of Human Remains; Failure to Report

Sec. 3. A person who: (1) discovers or handles human remains when it appears the deceased person died: (A) by violence, suicide, or accident; (B) suddenly, while in apparent good health; (C) while unattended; (D) from poisoning or an overdose of drugs; (E) as the result of a disease that may constitute a threat to […]