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 to W.S. 16-1-102 through 16-1-108 between the counties authorizing the coroner to so act, is authorized to perform the duties of coroner in relation to dead bodies.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Section 7-4-202 - Impaneling of Bystanders as Jurors; Oath.
Section 7-4-203 - Issuance of Subpoenas; Witness Fees; Enforcement of Attendance.
Section 7-4-204 - Oath of Witness; Recording of Testimony; Compensation of Reporter.
Section 7-4-205 - Return of Inquisition by Jury.
Section 7-4-206 - Coroner's Return to Court.
Section 7-4-207 - Disposition of Body and Effects of Deceased.
Section 7-4-208 - Authority of Sheriff to Perform Duties of Coroner.
Section 7-4-209 - Postmortem Examination; Liability Limitation.