TITLE III THE CORONER AND OTHER OFFICERS CHAPTER 1. THE CORONER Art. 101. Abolition of coroner’s jury and inquest; investigation by coroner The coroner’s jury and inquest are abolished. The coroner shall conduct an investigation concerning the manner and cause of any death when informed that death has resulted from violence or accident, or under […]
Art. 102. Autopsy The coroner may perform an autopsy in any death case or cause one to be performed by a competent physician. He shall do so: (1) When there is a reasonable probability that the violation of a criminal statute has contributed to the death; (2) When ordered by the court, which order may […]
Art. 103. Subpoena of witnesses; testimony; subpoena duces tecum; issuance A. The coroner may issue a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum in the course of an investigation, directing a witness to appear and testify at an open hearing to be held at a time and place designated in the subpoena or directing the production […]
Art. 104. Employment of expert assistants The coroner may use expert assistants in the conduct of an investigation, or in the performance of an autopsy.
Art. 105. Coroner’s report; admissibility in evidence In a case involving the apparent commission of a crime, the coroner shall make a written report of his investigation to the district attorney within ten days after the completion thereof. In homicide cases the coroner’s report shall certify the cause of death. The report shall be in […]
Art. 106. Arrest of criminal suspect If an investigation by the coroner indicates that a crime has been committed by a person who is not in custody, the coroner may arrest him. The coroner shall deliver the person arrested to a peace officer.
