7-4-209. Postmortem examination; liability limitation.
(a) When an inquisition is being held, if the coroner or the jury shall deem it requisite, he may summon one (1) or more physicians or surgeons, to make an autopsy or postmortem examination.
(b) If it is necessary to obtain or preserve evidence of the cause of death, the district attorney may order that a qualified physician perform an autopsy or postmortem examination of the body of any person who appears to have died by unlawful means, by violence, or when the cause of death is unknown.
(c) No person is subject to civil liability solely because he requested or was involved in the performing of an autopsy that was ordered by a coroner or district attorney.
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.