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ID H0108
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 19-4301B to require coroners to provide written notification to parents or guardians before performing an autopsy on a person under 18 years of age
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Notification must include a general description of the autopsy to be performed and a general description of the expected physical appearance of the body after the autopsy
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Notice requirement does not apply if the parent or guardian of the minor is not reasonably identifiable or ascertainable
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Maintains existing protections that shield persons, firms, or corporations from liability for participating in or requesting an autopsy ordered by a coroner or prosecuting attorney
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to coroner's inquests to provide notice requirements relating to the performance of certain autopsies.
CORONER'S INQUESTS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
2/8/2013