50-15-404. Preparation of certificate when death not medically attended. (1) If the death or fetal death occurred without medical attendance or the physician or advanced practice registered nurse last in attendance failed to sign the death certificate, the local registrar may complete the certificate on the basis of information received from persons having knowledge of the facts.
(2) If it appears the death or fetal death resulted from other than natural causes, the local registrar shall notify the coroner and the state medical examiner for investigation and certification.
History: En. Sec. 66, Ch. 197, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 66-4426; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 7, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 258, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
50-15-402. Copy to be forwarded to deceased's county of residence
50-15-403. Preparation and filing of death or fetal death certificate
50-15-404. Preparation of certificate when death not medically attended
50-15-405. Authorization for removal of body from place of death
50-15-406. Body brought into state for disposition
50-15-407. Disinterment permit
50-15-409. List of deaths to be made by department -- copy to county clerk
50-15-411. Sudden infant death syndrome -- findings -- definition