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AR HB1014
Bill
Status
2/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Danny Watson
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AI Summary
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Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training may provide death investigation training remotely through an online program in addition to in-person instruction
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Deputy coroners employed after January 1, 2021, must complete either state training under Arkansas Code § 14-15-308 or a training course approved by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within one year of employment
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"Certified county coroner" definition expanded to include certificates from agencies approved by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, in addition to certificates from the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training
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A person with a felony conviction is ineligible to serve as a deputy coroner, regardless of whether the conviction has been sealed, expunged, or pardoned
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Coroners must report deputy coroner information to the county judge within one year of employment, including name, address, starting date, and certification copy
Legislative Description
To Allow Online Training For County Coroners; To Provide For Additional Training Courses For County Coroners; And To Provide That A Person With A Felony Conviction Is Not Eligible To Be A Deputy Coroner.
Last Action
Notification that HB1014 is now Act 33
2/3/2023