RCW 36.24.160
District judge may act as coroner.
If the office of coroner is vacant, or the coroner is absent or unable to attend, the duties of the coroner's office may be performed by any district judge in the county with the like authority and subject to the same obligations and penalties as the coroner. For such service a district judge shall be entitled to the same fees, payable in the same manner.
[ 1987 c 202 § 204; 1963 c 4 § 36.24.160. Prior: (i) Code 1881 § 2793; 1863 p 562 § 19; 1854 p 438 § 19; RRS § 4198. (ii) Code 1881 § 2795; 1863 p 562 § 21; 1854 p 438 § 21; RRS § 4199.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.24 - County Coroner.
36.24.010 - To act as sheriff under certain conditions.
36.24.020 - Inquests—Jury—Venue—Payment of costs.
36.24.030 - Penalty for nonattendance of juror.
36.24.040 - Duty of coroner's jury—Oath.
36.24.050 - Power to summon witnesses—Subpoenas.
36.24.060 - Power to employ physician or surgeon—Compensation.
36.24.080 - Testimony reduced to writing in certain cases and witnesses recognized.
36.24.090 - Procedure where accused is under arrest.
36.24.100 - Procedure where accused is at large—Delivery of findings to the prosecuting attorney.
36.24.130 - Property of deceased.
36.24.140 - Duty of treasurer.
36.24.150 - Delivery to representatives.
36.24.160 - District judge may act as coroner.
36.24.170 - Coroner not to practice law.
36.24.180 - Audit of coroner's account.
36.24.190 - Medical examiner—When authorized—Election—Qualifications for appointment.
36.24.200 - Subpoena for production—Authority.
36.24.205 - Medicolegal forensic investigation training required.