California § 27491.1 - In all cases in which a person has died under circumstances that afford a reasona
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§ 27491.1. In all cases in which a person has died under circumstances that afford a reasona
In all cases in which a person has died under circumstances that afford a reasonable ground to suspect that the personâs death has been occasioned by the act of another by criminal means, the coroner, upon determining that those reasonable grounds exist, shall immediately notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the criminal investigation. Notification shall be made by the most direct communication available. The report shall state the name of the deceased person, if known, the location of the remains, and other information received by the coroner relating to the death, including any medical information of the decedent that is directly related to the death. The report shall not include any information contained in the decedentâs medical records regarding any other person unless that information is relevant and directly related to the decedentâs death.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27491.1 cover?
Section 27491.1 ("In all cases in which a person has died under circumstances that afford a reasona") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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