15-7. Postmortem examinations directed.
In all cases of homicide, any officer prosecuting for the State may, at any time, direct a postmortem examination of the deceased to be made by one or more physicians to be summoned for the purpose; and the physicians shall be paid a reasonable compensation for such examination, the amount to be determined by the court and taxed in the costs, and if not collected out of the defendant the same shall be paid by the State. (R.C., c. 35, s. 49; Code, s. 1214; Rev., s. 3152; C.S., s. 4518; 1973, c. 1141, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15 - Criminal Procedure
Article 1 - General Provisions.
§ 15-1 - Statute of limitations for misdemeanors.
§ 15-4 - Accused entitled to counsel.
§ 15-6 - Imprisonment to be in county jail[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 15-6.3 - Credit for service of sentence while in another jurisdiction.
§ 15-7 - Postmortem examinations directed.
§ 15-8 - Stolen property returned to owner.
§ 15-10 - Speedy trial or discharge on commitment for felony.
§ 15-10.1 - Detainer; purpose; manner of use[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 15-10.4 - Mandatory disposition of detainers exception as to prisoners who are mentally ill.