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AL HB496
Bill
Status
4/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Morrow
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AI Summary
HB496 Summary
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Amends coroner duties to include performing autopsies and obtaining possession of objects, medical specimens, or articles helpful in establishing cause of death.
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Extends the timeframe for coroners to deliver money and property of the deceased to the county treasurer from 30 days to 90 days, except when criminal prosecution is commenced.
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Limits coroner investigations to determining cause and manner of death, identity of deceased, and circumstances surrounding death; requires coroners to immediately notify law enforcement if evidence of foul play is discovered.
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Grants certified coroners full power and authority of peace officers in Alabama, including arrest authority, ability to seize evidence, detain persons at death scene, and pronounce death when no licensed physician is present.
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Makes failure to comply with coroner or deputy coroner duties during performance of their duties a Class C felony.
Legislative Description
Coroners and deputy coroners, duties, reimbursement of physicians and surgeons, delivery of deceased's possessions to county treasurer, limitations on coroner's investigation, power and authority of peace officer, penalties, Secs. 15-4-2, 15-4-10 am'd.
Coroners
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
4/12/2011