19-4301B. PERFORMANCE OF AUTOPSIES. The coroner may, in the performance of his duties under this chapter, summon a person authorized to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Idaho to inspect the body and give a professional opinion as to the cause of death. The coroner or the prosecuting attorney may order an autopsy performed if it is deemed necessary accurately and scientifically to determine the cause of death. When an autopsy has been performed, pursuant to an order of a coroner or a prosecuting attorney, no cause of action shall lie against any person, firm or corporation for participating in or requesting such autopsy.
History:
[I.C., sec. 19-4301B, as added by 1961, ch. 262, sec. 4, p. 459.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 43 - CORONER’S INQUESTS
Section 19-4301 - COUNTY CORONER TO INVESTIGATE DEATHS.
Section 19-4301A - DEATHS TO BE REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND CORONER.
Section 19-4301B - PERFORMANCE OF AUTOPSIES.
Section 19-4301C - RELEASE OF BODY.
Section 19-4301D - CORONER TO MAKE REPORTS.
Section 19-4302 - JURORS TO BE SWORN.
Section 19-4303 - EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES.
Section 19-4304 - COMPELLING ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES.
Section 19-4305 - VERDICT OF JURY.
Section 19-4306 - REDUCTION OF TESTIMONY TO WRITING.
Section 19-4307 - TRANSMISSION OF TESTIMONY TO MAGISTRATE.
Section 19-4308 - WARRANT FOR ARREST OF ACCUSED.