California § 27491.6 - The coroner may also, in his discretion, if the circumstances warrant, hold an in

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§ 27491.6. The coroner may also, in his discretion, if the circumstances warrant, hold an in

The coroner may also, in his discretion, if the circumstances warrant, hold an inquest, and he shall hold an inquest if requested to do so by the Attorney General, the district attorney, sheriff, city prosecutor, city attorney, or a chief of police of a city in the county in which such coroner has jurisdiction. Such inquest shall be held with or without a jury, at the coroner’s discretion and shall be open to the public.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 27491.6 ("The coroner may also, in his discretion, if the circumstances warrant, hold an in") 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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