FL S0584

Clarifies that funeral directors and other persons must refer deaths to the district medical examiner when the death involves circumstances listed in s. 406.11(1), including deaths occurring more than 12 months after the decedent's last treatment by a primary physician or deaths reasonably believed to result from unlawful acts or neglect.

Prohibits medical examiners and counties from charging user fees for examinations, investigations, or autopsies performed pursuant to s. 406.11.

Changes the compensation structure for district and associate medical examiners from "shall be" to "are" entitled to compensation and reasonable salary and fees as established by county commissioners.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.