NC H814

Requires the Chief Medical Examiner to establish a training program for county medical examiners that includes instruction on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) during medicolegal death investigations.

Mandates county medical examiners complete continuing education training based on published guidelines established by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, with newly appointed examiners completing mandatory orientation training within 90 days of appointment.

Authorizes the Chief Medical Examiner to appoint two or more county medical examiners per county (increased from one) for three-year terms, selecting from physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, or emergency medical technician paramedics.

Grants the Chief Medical Examiner authority to revoke a county medical examiner's appointment for failure to adequately perform duties after providing written notice and opportunity to respond.

Becomes effective January 1, 2016.