HB 134 Summary

• Removes outdated references to the "coroner" position from Delaware Code, as the Office of the Coroner was abolished in 1969 and replaced by the Medical Examiner system.

• Clarifies that Medical Examiners are responsible only for investigating causes of death throughout the State under Chapter 47 of Title 29, not for performing historical coroner duties such as arrest powers or serving as sheriff substitute.

• Updates multiple code sections across Titles 9, 10, 15, 16, and 29 to replace coroner references with appropriate alternatives, including "local law-enforcement officer" in execution and civil process contexts.

• Changes fee schedules and administrative references to remove coroner commissions and replace coroner-specific bonding requirements with updated procedures.

• Transfers responsibility for disposition of anatomical study remains from county coroners to the Division of Forensic Science.