California § 27491.55 - In any case where a coroner is required to inquire into a death pursuant to Secti
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 27491.55 — In any case where a coroner is required to inquire into a death pursuant to Secti, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27491.55. In any case where a coroner is required to inquire into a death pursuant to Secti
In any case where a coroner is required to inquire into a death pursuant to Section 27491, the coroner may delegate his or her jurisdiction over the death to an agency of another county or the federal government when all of the following conditions have been met: (a) The other agency has either requested the delegation of jurisdiction, or has agreed to take jurisdiction at the request of the coroner. (b) The other agency has the authority to perform the functions being delegated. (c) When both the coroner and the other agency have a jurisdictional interest or involvement in the death.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 27491.55
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 27491.55 cover?
Section 27491.55 ("In any case where a coroner is required to inquire into a death pursuant to Secti") 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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