Section 7-4-206 – Coroner’s Return to Court.
7-4-206. Coroner’s return to court. The coroner shall return to the district court the inquisition, the written evidence and a list of witnesses providing material testimony.
Section 7-4-207 – Disposition of Body and Effects of Deceased.
7-4-207. Disposition of body and effects of deceased. (a) When the coroner investigates the death of a person whose body is not claimed by a friend or relative within five (5) days of the date of discovery and whose death does not require further investigation, he shall cause the body to be decently buried. The […]
Section 7-4-208 – Authority of Sheriff to Perform Duties of Coroner.
7-4-208. Authority of sheriff to perform duties of coroner. If there is no coroner, deputy coroner or in case of their absence, or inability to act, the county sheriff of the same county, the state health officer pursuant to W.S. 35-1-241, or the coroner of another county if there is a joint powers agreement pursuant […]
Section 7-4-209 – Postmortem Examination; Liability Limitation.
7-4-209. Postmortem examination; liability limitation. (a) When an inquisition is being held, if the coroner or the jury shall deem it requisite, he may summon one (1) or more physicians or surgeons, to make an autopsy or postmortem examination. (b) If it is necessary to obtain or preserve evidence of the cause of death, the […]
Section 7-4-210 – Fees and Mileage; Salary.
7-4-210. Fees and mileage; salary. (a) The coroner or deputy coroner of each county within this state shall receive fees and mileage, if any, as set by the board of county commissioners. (b) The board of county commissioners shall set the salary of the coroner and deputy coroner. A coroner or deputy coroner shall not […]
Section 7-4-211 – Board of Coroner Standards.
7-4-211. Board of coroner standards. (a) There is created a board of coroner standards. The board shall consist of one (1) chairman and six (6) members appointed by and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor as follows: (i) One (1) shall be a physician with a specialty in pathology who is licensed […]
Section 7-4-205 – Return of Inquisition by Jury.
7-4-205. Return of inquisition by jury. After hearing testimony and making necessary inquiries, the jurors shall return to the coroner their signed inquisition stating the name of the person and when, how and by what means, if known, he came to his death.
Section 7-4-201 – Reports of Death; Investigation; Summoning of Jurors; Fees and Costs; Inspection of Medical Records.
7-4-201. Reports of death; investigation; summoning of jurors; fees and costs; inspection of medical records. (a) When any person is found dead and the death appears to have occurred under circumstances indicating the death is a coroner’s case, the person who discovers the death shall report it immediately to law enforcement authorities who shall in […]
Section 7-4-202 – Impaneling of Bystanders as Jurors; Oath.
7-4-202. Impaneling of bystanders as jurors; oath. If any juror fails to appear, the coroner shall immediately summon the proper number from the bystanders and proceed to impanel them. He shall administer the following oath: “You do solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will diligently inquire and truly present if known or determinable, the time […]
Section 7-4-203 – Issuance of Subpoenas; Witness Fees; Enforcement of Attendance.
7-4-203. Issuance of subpoenas; witness fees; enforcement of attendance. The coroner may issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses to testify at the inquest. Witnesses shall be allowed the same fees as in cases before a circuit court, and the coroner shall have the same authority to enforce the attendance of witnesses and to […]